DBSI Branding
& Style Guide

Clear Space

Use the width of the bracket from the DBSI logo to set a clear space. Use this clear space in all instances.
Logo Variations

Full Color Logo
For primary use on light-colored backgrounds.

Full Color Reversed Logo
For primary use on light-colored backgrounds.

Single Color Logos
For use on black and white or single color applications.

Single Color Reversed Logo
For use over dark or complicated backgrounds. In circumstances where contrast of the brackets are a concern, choose the single color reversed logo.
Logo Don'ts
To preserve the integrity and legibility or our identity, don’t alter the logo in any of the following ways (and many ways not shown!).
Don’t alter the logo
Don’t alter the logo color
Don’t misuse the logo












Primary Colors
DBSI PURPLE
Hex
#3f2769
CMYK
90% 100% 26% 16%
RGB
64, 39, 105
DARK PURPLE
Hex
#270048
CMYK
86% 100% 10% 57%
RGB
39, 0, 72
LIGHT PURPLE
Hex
#4f2d83
CMYK
86% 100% 10% 2%
RGB
79, 45, 132
Supporting Layout Colors
WHITE
Hex#ffffff
CMYK
0% 0% 0% 0%
RGB
255, 255, 255
LIGHT GREY
Hex#e7e6e6
CMYK
8% 6% 6% 0%
RGB
231, 231, 231
MEDIUM GREY
Hex#4e4e4e
CMYK
86% 100% 10% 2%
RGB
79, 45, 132
DARK GREY
Hex#221f1e
CMYK
70% 670% 65% 74%
RGB
34, 31, 31
Accent Colors
DBSI GREEN
Hex#b4c034
CMYK
34% 11% 100% 0%
RGB
181, 193, 53
ACCENT LIGHT PURPLE
Hex#a597be
CMYK
34% 11% 100% 0%
RGB
181, 193, 53
DIN 2014
Print and web font
DIN 2014 is the brand typeface to use for all external-facing communications. It is a versatile sans serif that is approachable and professional. It is a contemporary version of a well-known DIN typeface. The Regular performs well in long text settings, while Light and Bold faces are very legible at large sizes. DIN 2014 is available at Paratype.com and is an Adobe Font.
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DIN 2014
Bold
centered
headline.
DIN 2014 30pt with a hefty amount of leading used in a sentence as an alternative to a short Bold headline.
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Din 2014 All Caps Regular 24 pt - Subhead 1
DIN 2014 Regular – used as large body copy (16pt) with a general rule to keep leading atleast 4pts higher than the font size. In this case – 20pt leading.
DIN 2014 Bold 20pt - Subhead 2
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DIN 2014 Bold 18pt - Subhead 3
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Poster & Impact Headline
Large headlines keep the message and copy short and to the point. Headings can be in left, center and right justification. Always be sure to keep the leading tight as possible without crashing letterforms.
Document Formatting
Guide readers through big ideas to small with nuanced formatting. Here, a large introduction sentence emphasizes a key message, and the details are numbered in an organized way below. Great for brochure use.
Head and Subhead Hierarchy
Use clear hierarchy in the headline styles to
keep information grouped and easy to skim and understand.
TaHoma
Secondary Print and Web Font
Tahoma is the brand typeface to use for internal communications if you do not have the primary brand typeface. Tahoma is slightly larger than DIN 2014, however, so a good best practice is to shorten the font size by 1pt or 2pt.
Aa
Aa | Bb | Cc | Dd | Ee | Ff | Gg | Hh | Ii |
Jj | Kk | Ll | Mm | Nn | Oo | Pp | Rr | |
Ss | Tt | Uu | Vv | Ww | Xx | Yy | Zz | |
01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 |