
HP Inc. is an American multinational information technology company headquartered in Palo Alto, California, that develops personal computers, printers and other related supplies, as well as 3D printing services.
Hewlett-Packard was founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and David Packard, who both graduated with degrees in electrical engineering from Stanford University in 1935. The company started off in the HP Garage in Palo Alto, California. On November 1, 2015, Hewlett-Packard was split into two companies: its personal computer and printer businesses became HP Inc., and its enterprise business became Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HP Inc. keeps the former stock ticker symbol HPQ and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The logo is a blue circle containing the lowercase letters hp.
Market value
As of November 14, 2026, HP had a market capitalization of about US$26.47 billion, according to companiesmarketcap.com. Market value changes with the share price every trading day.
Logo history
- 1939: Bill Hewlett and David Packard found Hewlett-Packard in Palo Alto, California.
- 2015: on November 1, Hewlett-Packard splits into HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
- Current: the logo shown on this page is the Commons file HP logo 2025.svg, a public domain logo.
This timeline lists only changes that a cited source confirms. Earlier or minor variants of the HP mark that could not be dated from a primary or reputable source are left out rather than guessed.
Logo colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | #024AD8 | 2, 74, 216 | Commons SVG fill |
The HP palette on this page has 1 recorded value. Blue is #024AD8, which is RGB 2, 74, 216. 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
Who founded HP?
Hewlett-Packard was founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and David Packard, and the PC and printer business became HP Inc. on November 1, 2015.
What color is the HP logo?
Blue #024AD8 in the vector file.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_Inc.
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HP_logo_2025.svg
- HP official website
- companiesmarketcap.com, HP market capitalization (checked November 14, 2026)
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