BBC
Est. 1922The BBC's three white-on-black blocks are a masterclass in simplicity — immediately recognizable at any size. Each sub-brand gets its own color (news is blue for authority, sport is yellow for energy). The black foundation means the BBC always feels serious and trusted.
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About BBC's Color Palette
BBC's brand identity relies on a carefully chosen palette of 5 colors that communicate the company's values and market position within the media industry. Founded in 1922, BBC has refined its visual identity over the years to become one of the most recognized brands in its category.
The primary color, Black (#000000), serves as the foundation of BBC's visual system and is used across the brand's logo, marketing materials, and digital products. Supporting colors like White (#FFFFFF) provide contrast and visual hierarchy across different applications. Each color in the palette has a specific functional role — from primary brand identification to secondary surfaces, accent highlights, and background elements.
Designers and developers can use these exact color codes to maintain brand consistency across web, mobile, and print projects. All colors on this page are available for export as CSS custom properties, Tailwind CSS config, SCSS variables, and JSON — ready to integrate into any design system or codebase.
Color Breakdown
Black — #000000
Used as primary. RGB: 0, 0, 0.
White — #FFFFFF
Used as logo/background. RGB: 255, 255, 255.
Blue — #1A3A5C
Used as bbc news. RGB: 26, 58, 92.
Red — #BB1919
Used as bbc one. RGB: 187, 25, 25.
Green — #006633
Used as bbc earth. RGB: 0, 102, 51.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are BBC's official brand colors?
BBC's official palette consists of 5 colors: Black (#000000), White (#FFFFFF), Blue (#1A3A5C), Red (#BB1919), Green (#006633). These colors are used across BBC's logo, website, marketing materials, and product interfaces to maintain a consistent brand identity.
What is the hex code for BBC's primary color?
BBC's primary brand color is Black with the hex code #000000. This color is used as the primary identifier for the brand and appears prominently in the logo and key marketing materials.
Can I use BBC's colors in my project?
The color values (hex codes, RGB, HSL) listed on this page are factual information and can be referenced freely. However, using colors in combination with BBC's logo, name, or other trademarked elements may require permission. Always check the brand's official guidelines for commercial usage.
How do I export BBC's colors for my code?
Use the export buttons above to copy BBC's colors as CSS custom properties, Tailwind CSS config objects, SCSS variables, or JSON. Each format is ready to paste directly into your codebase or design system configuration file.