JCB Emblem: Regulations for Display in Relation to Background Color and Prohibited Display Applications

Relationship of Display Color to Background Color Brightness

Some benchmarks for display variations depending on the brightness of the background color are shown below. Although the backgrounds are displayed in a single color here, you should apply these criteria appropriately when employing complex backgrounds, such as multiple colors or photos.

Color

Color

Single color

Single color

Prohibited Application Examples

Employing the JCB Emblem in ways other than those specified by the regulations will damage the brand image and value. Some clearly incorrect application examples are shown below. Always use the JCB Emblem properly and with due care.

Prohibited examples

Do not alter the shape.

Do not distort.

Do not change the ratio.

Do not change the ratio.

Do not add a black outline.

Do not outline.

Do not remove the letters
gJCB.

Do not use without letters.

Do not alter the colors.

Do not alter the colors.

Do not combine the
Emblem with other words.

Do not add letters or words.

Do not alter the
intervals@between@
letters.

Do not change the spacing.

Do not display the
gradations in single color.

Do not display the gradations in single-color.

Do not outline the letters
Q-20 only.

Be sure to add a white outline when displaying the JCB Emblem in color.

Do not combine the
Emblem with other
design elements.

Do not enclose within shapes.

Do not reverse a singlecolor
display.

Do not reverse a single color display.

Do not reverse the logo, even when the background is dark.

Add a white outline for single-color display of the JCB Emblem as well whenever white is displayable (except when using white only).

Do not alter the angle.

Do not tilt.

Do not add an outline
that is not authorized
by the regulations.

Do not enclose in white blocks.

Do not display in three dimensions.

Do not display in three dimensions.

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