Logos&Brands
Saab AB is a Swedish aerospace and defence company. It is headquartered in Stockholm, and its development and manufacturing operations are undertaken in Linköping.
Saab was founded in 1937 by AB Bofors as Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget, reforming the aircraft engine division of the company NOHAB into an aircraft manufacturer. It merged with the aircraft maker ASJA in 1940. The company name was changed to Saab AB in May 1965, and in 1968 it merged with Scania-Vabis to become Saab-Scania. The logo is the Saab wordmark in dark blue.
Market value
As of November 11, 2026, Saab had a market capitalization of about US$34.94 billion, according to companiesmarketcap.com. Market value changes with the share price every trading day.
Logo history
- 1937: AB Bofors founds Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget, known by the acronym SAAB.
- 1940: the company merges with the aircraft manufacturer ASJA.
- 1965: in May, the company name is changed to Saab AB.
- 1968: Saab AB merges with Scania-Vabis and becomes Saab-Scania AB.
- 1995: Saab-Scania is divided by Investor AB into two independent companies, Scania AB and Saab AB.
- Current: the logo shown on this page is the Commons file Saab wordmark blue.svg, a public domain text logo.
This timeline lists only changes that a cited source confirms. Earlier or minor variants of the Saab mark that could not be dated from a primary or reputable source are left out rather than guessed.
Logo colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark blue | #0D254D | 13, 37, 77 | Commons SVG fill |
The Saab palette on this page has 1 recorded value. Dark blue is #0D254D, which is RGB 13, 37, 77. Where a value comes from a redrawn vector rather than the owner’s own guide, check it against official files before using it in design work.
Typography
No typeface has been named by the company.
FAQ
When was Saab founded?
Saab was founded in 1937 by AB Bofors as Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget, and it has been named Saab AB since May 1965.
What color is the Saab logo?
Dark blue #0D254D in the vector file.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_AB
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Saab_wordmark_blue.svg
- Saab official website
- companiesmarketcap.com, Saab market capitalization (checked November 11, 2026)
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