
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public research university in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. It became the southern branch of the University of California in 1919.
Its roots go back to 1881 as the southern branch of the California State Normal School. The UCLA wordmark uses the university's signature blue.
Logo history
- 1881: the school's roots begin as a state normal school branch.
- 1919: it joins the University of California system.
- 1951: it becomes independent from Berkeley.
This timeline lists only changes that a cited source confirms. Earlier or minor variants of the UCLA mark that could not be dated from a primary or reputable source are left out rather than guessed.
Logo colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Blue | #2774AE | 39, 116, 174 | Commons SVG fill |
The UCLA palette on this page has 1 recorded value. UCLA Blue is #2774AE, which is RGB 39, 116, 174. 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 UCLA founded?
1919.
What color is the UCLA logo?
UCLA Blue #2774AE in the vector file.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_California,_Los_Angeles
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:University_of_California,_Los_Angeles_logo.svg
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