IFRC Brand System
  • Introduction
  • BASICS
    • Logo
      • Co-branding with partners and donors
      • Emblems and Movement logo
    • Colour
    • Corporate fonts
    • Icons
  • Core Brand Package
    • Key brand resources
    • Generic PowerPoint presentation
    • Virtual backgrounds
    • Banners, exhibition stands and posters
    • Stationery
    • Business cards
    • Merchandise
    • Printing technical specifications
  • House Style guide
    • Think first, write later: an A to Z
    • Jargonbusters
    • IFRC House Style and Guidelines
    • IFRC preferred spellings
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  1. BASICS

Logo

Last updated on 25.02.2025

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The IFRC logo is our most recognisable visual identifier, representing our organisation and laying the foundation for a cohesive visual identity.

As it is often the first thing our audiences see, it is crucial to use it correctly and consistently across print and digital materials.

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Elements

The IFRC logo consists of four elements: the Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems, the word 'IFRC', and a white background.

Emblems

Wordmark

At the 2019 International Conference, a decision was reached in agreement with all National Societies to exclusively use the acronym 'IFRC' in English. This is why, we do not have alternative language versions of the logo.

White background

Please note that the white background is an essential component of the IFRC logo and should never be removed.

Clear Space

The logo must maintain a distinct and clear appearance at all times.

Regardless of the logo version used, it is essential to allocate a minimum clear space around it, free from any other visual elements. As the logo will be presented in various sizes, the clear space requirements should be proportional to the logo's dimensions.

Determine the logo’s clear space and the size of white container by measuring the size of the “x”, where “x” is the height of the emblems.

Logo colours

Grayscale logo

Please only use the grayscale logos in situations where a full-colour option is impossible, such as in black-and-white newspapers, or in cases when multi-colour printing is unavailable.

You can download logo in grayscale here:

Dos and don'ts

Our emblems have worldwide recognition in national and international law under the and their Additional Protocols. It is essential that the design of the Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems stay unchanged. They are symbols of assistance in times of conflict and disaster and must be protected against misuse and abuse.

Read more about the emblems following this

The white background should always be larger than the space covered by the emblems and text. You can find the guidelines on defining the size of the white container in the section.

The IFRC logo uses three primary colours out of four. Find out more about all primary colours .

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Make sure that logo has a clear appearance at all times by respecting the clear space around the logo.

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Follow our co-branding rules and the branding guidelines provided by our partners and donors.

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Don't change the logo colour even if you prefer other colours more.

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Don't remove the white background and invert the colour of the 'IFRC'.

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Don't change the colour of our logo to white. The emblems should always stay unchanged: red on white background.

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Don't change the proportions of the logo. Tip: Use the ‘shift’ key while resizing.

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Don't apply any effects to our logo.

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Don't outline the logo.

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Don't make the logo transparent.

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Don't use the translated acronym of the logo. It should always stay IFRC in all languages.

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Horizontal logo elements
Square logo elements
Clear space: square logo
Clear space: horizontal logo
Colours used in logo