Active Silver – Brand Guidelines (Text Version)Version 1.0
1. Logo UsageLogo Variations
The Active Silver logo is available in multiple formats for different backgrounds:
- Colour logo for light backgrounds
- White/silver logo for green or lighter colour backgrounds
- White logo for dark backgrounds
- Black logo for light backgrounds
Logo Sizing
Print Guidelines (Width)
- A4: 38mm average (minimum 26mm)
- A5: 33mm average
- A6: 29mm average
Digital Guidelines
- Minimum width: 145px
- Scale proportionally for high-resolution (retina) displays
Clear Space
Clear space around the logo should be equal to the height of the letter “A” within the logo.
This ensures visibility and legibility across all applications.
Incorrect Logo Usage
To maintain brand consistency, the following are not permitted:
- Applying effects to the logo
- Rotating the logo
- Adding wording to the logo
- Resizing individual elements
- Stretching or distorting proportions
- Changing logo colours
- Recreating or redrawing the logo
- Using low-resolution versions
File Usage
- PNG (Web): For digital use and non-white backgrounds
- JPG (Print): For printed materials
- EPS / AI: For design use only
2. Colour PalettePrimary Colours
These colours form the core of the Active Silver brand identity and must not be altered.
Black
- CMYK: 30/30/30/100
- RGB: 0/0/0
- HEX: #000000
- Use: Main body text, titles
Silver (Pantone 877 C)
Dark Blue
- CMYK: 99/73/6/0
- RGB: 0/75/151
- HEX: #004b97
- Pantone: 2145 C
- Use: Backgrounds
Blue
- CMYK: 73/33/0/0
- RGB: 66/144/205
- HEX: #4290cd
- Pantone: 2925 C
- Use: Titles, highlights, introductory text
Navy
- CMYK: 100/91/19/5
- RGB: 43/49/121
- HEX: #2b3179
- Pantone: 2738 C
- Use: Dark backgrounds
Grey (Silver Alternative)
- CMYK: 23/17/18/1
- RGB: 204/204/204
- HEX: #cccccc
- Pantone: Cool Gray 5 C
- Use: When silver cannot be applied
Secondary / Product Colours
Used for product ranges and category differentiation:
- AS Daffodil
- CMYK: 1/27/79/0
- RGB: 251/194/72
- HEX: #fbc248
- AS Basil
- CMYK: 58/21/54/4
- RGB: 118/160/130
- HEX: #76a082
- AS Glacier Lake
- CMYK: 57/24/18/2
- RGB: 119/164/190
- HEX: #77a4be
- AS Coral
- CMYK: 0/62/39/0
- RGB: 239/128/129
- HEX: #ef8081
These colours should be used consistently and not modified.
3. TypographyPrimary Brand Font
Usage:
- GT America Light
- Titles
- Headlines
- Introductions
- Larger text
- GT America Regular
- GT America Medium
Logo Font
Used specifically within the logo and brand mark.
System Fonts (Fallback)
Used when GT America is unavailable:
Usage:
- Word documents
- Excel documents
- Presentations
- Emails and newsletters
Font Application Rules
- Regular weight: body text
- Bold weight: calls to action, quotes, statistics
- Maintain consistency across all communications
4. General Brand ApplicationConsistency
All brand elements must be applied consistently across:
- Digital channels
- Print materials
- Social media
- Email marketing
Quality Control
- Always use high-resolution assets
- Ensure correct colour values are applied
- Maintain clear spacing and alignment
5. Key PrinciplesAcross all materials:
- Maintain clarity and legibility
- Use the approved colour palette only
- Follow typography hierarchy
- Preserve logo integrity
6. Important Notes- These guidelines apply across all communications and marketing materials
- Any deviations should only be made with approval
- The brand identity must remain consistent at all times