MCPS Logo Style Guide
This style guide is the rulebook for how to use the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) logo: from what typographic fonts we use to how various logo treatments work in different settings. Compliance with these standards will ensure that we project a consistent, cohesive visual message, complemented by the MCPS editorial guidelines.
The purpose is to outline the proper use of the school system’s brand, whether it is placed on a business card, banner, multimedia display, or apparel.
Overview
The new logo art blends graphic elements from our successful past with current MCPSforward pursuits of ongoing improvement.
The logo tagline—Unleashing Potential—describes the trajectory of our students, propelled by their continuing excellence in academic, extracurricular, and civic engagement.
Emblem Options
Masthead Options
Small Format "Button" Options
Simplified "Button" Options
Montgomery County Public Schools Color Scheme
This page showcases the official color palette used for the Montgomery County Public Schools website. Each color box displays the RGB, CMYK, and HKS values, ensuring consistency across all design elements.
Logo Colors
#0033A1
RGB: 0, 51, 161
CMYK: 100, 68, 0, 37
#00A7E1
insufficent color contrast for web
RGB: 0, 167, 225
CMYK: 100, 26, 0, 12
Web-Friendly Colors
#0285B6
RGB: 2, 133, 182
CMYK: 99, 27, 0, 29
#1F3A69
RGB: 31, 58, 105
CMYK: 70, 45, 0, 59
Complementary Colors
#9E4A6E
RGB: 158, 74, 110
CMYK: 0, 53, 30, 38
#4A6FA5
RGB: 74, 111, 165
CMYK: 55, 33, 0, 35
#038B6D
RGB: 3, 139, 109
CMYK: 98, 0, 22, 45
#E5681C
RGB: 229, 104, 28
CMYK: 0, 55, 88, 10
#FFB400
RGB: 255, 180, 0
CMYK: 0, 29, 100, 0
#FF6F61
RGB: 255, 111, 97
CMYK: 0, 56, 62, 0
#F3F3F3
RGB: 243, 243, 243
CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 5
#E4E8E9
RGB: 228, 232, 233
CMYK: 2, 0, 0, 9
