Pixar Animation Studios is an American animation studio in Emeryville, California, and part of the Walt Disney Studios. It began in 1979 as the Graphics Group in Lucasfilm’s computer division and spun off in 1986 with funding from Steve Jobs.
The studio’s mascot is Luxo Jr., the desk lamp from its 1986 short film. In the opening logo the lamp hops onto the letter I and flattens it before taking its place. The Commons wordmark notes it has been used since Toy Story in 1995.
Logo history
- 1986: Pixar spins off; Luxo Jr. debuts.
- November 22, 1995: The current wordmark is used from Toy Story, per Commons.
- 2006 onward: Films carry Disney Pixar branding after the merger, starting with Cars.
This timeline lists only changes that a cited source confirms. Earlier or minor variants of the Pixar mark that could not be dated from a primary or reputable source are left out rather than guessed.
Logo colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 | Commons SVG fill |
The Pixar palette in this draft has 1 recorded value. Black is #000000, which is RGB 0, 0, 0. 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.
Single color file.
Typography
No typeface has been named.
FAQ
What is the Pixar lamp called?
Luxo Jr.
Since when has the logo been used?
Since Toy Story in 1995.
Who owns Pixar?
The Walt Disney Company.
Sources
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