How to use the logo and seal
It’s important that the Cornell logo and seal are always presented at a size that is legible while also maintaining the integrity of the mark, the type and any graphic details.
University logos
Please review the chart and guidelines below to determine which logo, lockup, or seal should be used.
You may download these elements on our downloads page.
Web
Fine Lockup
Greater than 3/4" tall
Fine Seal
Greater than 3/4" tall
Bold Lockup
Greater than 3/4" tall
Bold Seal
Greater than 3/4" tall
Simple Lockup
Between 73 pixels and 120 pixels
Simple Seal
Between 73 pixels and 120 pixels
Reduced Lockup
Must be 45 pixels tall
Reduced Wordmark
Used below 3/4"
Guidelines
- The Cornell logo has sufficient contrast and is legible against its background.
The logo may be printed on any background that provides sufficient contrast for the logo to appear clearly and legibly.
- When using the simple seal, the dimension must not exceed 120 pixels.
- No watermarking, screening, or cropping of seal in any designs.
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The logo has sufficient space around it to stand apart from other visual elements.
Text, headlines, photographs, or illustrations should never be closer to the logo than 1/4 the diameter of the seal.
- Do not attempt to create art for the Cornell logo, seal, or logotype for any application.
- Cornell logo appears only once on a homepage or communications piece.