Denver Public Schools 2022 Brand Guidelines

BRAND STANDARDS // REVISED FEBRUARY 2022

IN THIS GUIDE OUR DPS BR A ND

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DETER MINE YOUR AUDIENCE

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LOGO STA NDA R DS

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Incorrect Logo Use

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DEPA RTMENT LOGOS

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Orientation, Clear Space, Minimum Size White Logo Logo Versions Spanish Logo Logo Background Colors

Incorrect Use

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COLOR PA LETTES

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Department Logo Lockup Department Logo Colors

Department Secondary Logos White Logos Department Background Colors

DPS Blue

Primary Color Palette Complementary Color Palette Primary Color Palette in Use Complementary Color Palette

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DEPA RTMENT COLORS Department Color Palettes Department Color Palette Examples Department Color Samples

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T Y PEFACE GUIDELINES

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PHOTOGR A PH Y GUIDELINES

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R ESOURCES AVA IL A BLE

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WEB GUIDELINES

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DPS Typefaces DPS Digital Typefaces Typeface Hierarchy Samples Photography Principals Photos to Avoid DPS Photo Library

Google Docs Google Slides Email Signatures DPS Letterhead, Business Cards and Envelopes Department Resources Icon Library Graphic Pattern Web Colors Department Web Colors Web Fonts Images and Graphics for Web

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OUR DPS BRAND We are all one DPS — and we want to ensure that our community members and teammates always make the important connection of the work happening across the district. To help our families and community members understand that all our work is connected, these DPS Brand Standards should be followed in all communications.

If you have questions, please email communications@dpsk12.org.

DETERMINE YOUR AUDIENCE Students, Families and Community Materials that primarily target our external audiences like families, students and our community should always prioritize the overall DPS brand. DPS families receive a lot of districtwide messages – as well as messages from their individual schools – and at times, it can be overwhelming.

A unified brand builds credibility and gives families the reassurance that DPS is behind all of our efforts. To help our families and community members make the connection back to DPS as a whole, please follow the DPS brand standards outlined in this guide.

Team DPS

Districtwide Initiatives

We value equity and diversity, and we honor the unique visions, missions and contributions of individual departments. Building awareness of your department’s brand internally helps team members understand our structure and find resources available within DPS. In addition to our DPS brand standards, departments may use the department resources outlined in this guide for internal-facing projects. Remember to use DPS blue as your main color to tie it back to our organization as a whole.

For materials that are targeted –

INCLUDING TE ACHER S, SCHOOL LE A DER S A ND SCHOOL-SUPP ORT STA FF

in whole or in part – to external audiences, the DPS logo and colors should always be prioritized over department logos and colors. Consider including your department logo as a secondary logo; department logos must be placed in a less-prominent location to avoid any competition with the DPS organizational logo. You can use the DPS logo and branding and still

NEED DEPA R T MEN T BR A NDING?

reference your department or initiative

Please first check with your department supervisor, then email us at communications@dpsk12.org.

name in headlines, sub headlines and by providing your department’s contact information.

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LOGO STANDARDS The Denver Public Schools logo is a reflection of who we are and the benefits we deliver.

These standards are your guide to using the DPS logo correctly and effectively. They provide simple, easy-to-follow directions on logo usage, colors and sizing.

If you have any questions about logo use, please contact the Communications team at communications@dpsk12.org.

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Orientation

PRIM A RY LOGO: Horizontal

There are two different orientations of the Denver Public Schools logo — horizontal and vertical. The horizontal orientation of the logo is the primary version and should be used when possible. The vertical logo should be used on vertical applications and when spacing does not allow for the primary horizontal version of the logo.

Clear Space

SECONDARY LOGO: Vertical

Always surround the Denver Public Schools logo with an open area to maximize its clarity and impact.

Follow the minimum clear space (defined by the height of the “P” in the Denver Public Schools logo) to ensure that other graphic elements do not interfere with the logo.

Minimum Size When using the primary logo it should not be used smaller than 1 inch or 72 pixels in width. When using the secondary logo it should not be used smaller than .5 inch or 36 pixels tall.

Historically, we have used a DPS logo with tagline. To keep our brand simple and legible across all materials, we no longer recommend using the tagline logo.

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White Logo When the white logo is used, be careful to ensure that the logo is inverted correctly.

CORREC T

An easy trick is to look at the mountains in the logo icon. If the snowcaps on the mountains are white, the logo is correct.

INCORREC T

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Logo Versions There are six total versions of the Denver Public Schools logo. Both the primary and secondary logos are available in DPS blue, white and black.

PRIM A RY

SECONDA RY

DP S BLUE LOGO

W HITE LOGO

BL ACK LOGO CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD DPS LOGOS

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Spanish Logo To ensure effective communication with our diverse community of students, teachers, and families, the Denver Public Schools logo is available in Spanish in all versions (primary, secondary, DPS blue, white and black) as shown on the right.

PRIM A RY

SECONDA RY

DP S BLUE SPA NISH LOGO

For logos in other languages, please email us at communications@dpsk12.org.

W HITE SPA NISH LOGO

BL ACK SPA NISH LOGO

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Logo Background Colors The white and black versions of the Denver Public Schools logo can be used on a variety of different background colors. It is important when using each version that there is enough contrast between the logo and the background in order to make the logo completely legible. The DPS blue logo should only be used on white or light gray backgrounds.

DP S BLUE to be used ONLY on white or light gray

W HITE to be used on solid, dark colors

BL ACK to be used on solid, light colors

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Incorrect Logo Use To ensure the consistency and professionalism of our brand identity, the Denver Public Schools logo must never be altered, improperly reproduced or used inappropriately.

Please help us maintain the proper use of our new logo by adhering to these standards. Prohibited reproductions of the DPS logo are shown here.

INC OR R EC T L OGO S A MPL E S

Don’t use the logo in colors except black, white and DPS blue

Don’t redraw or retype the logo typography

Don’t add text or graphic elements to the logo

Don’t sandwich the logo or stack it with other elements

Don’t place the logo on low contrast backgrounds, images or patterns

Don’t alter individual logo components

Don’t outline the logo

Don’t add effects to the logo

Don’t stretch or distort the logo

CORREC T LOGO Every Child Succeeds

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DEPARTMENT LOGOS DPS has adopted an internal branding model similar to higher-education institutions and other large school districts.

The main focus is on the DPS logo – our main identifying element that represents our brand at the highest level. Branding is about one voice and the goal of our departmental logo lockups is to achieve a unified look and feel. The department name and an optional tagline provide additional information and customization unique to each department.

If you would like to create branding for your department, please first check with your department supervisor, then contact the Communications team at communications@dpsk12.org.

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Department Logo Lockup Each logo lockup uses the same icon, typeface and color as the DPS organizational logo. The department name is in the Archer font, a primary typeface from the DPS brand standards.

In most cases, no acronyms are permitted; please spell out the entire department name.

As seen in the examples to the right, there are three possible configurations for a primary department logo. The color used for the department name can be chosen from the 10 options on page 14, giving departments individuality while aligning with overall DPS branding. The optional department tagline also uses Archer in light blue from the primary DPS color palette.

OP TION 1 Department name with tagline

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OP TION 2 Long department name, made into two lines, no tagline

Department Name Two Lines, No Tag

OP TION 3 Department name, without tagline

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Department Logo Colors There are 10 colors to choose from for the name in the logo lockup.

The chosen color will determine a department’s customized color palette, which are shown on page 25.

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Department Secondary Logos The horizontal orientation of the logo is the primary version and should be used whenever possible. The vertical logo should be used only when spacing does not allow for the primary, horizontal version of the logo. No tagline is permitted in vertical logo lockups.

Family and Community Engagement

Student Equity and Opportunity

Transportation Services

Food & Nutrition Services

Department White Logo When the white logo is used, be careful to ensure that the logo is inverted correctly. See page 7 for more details.

Food & Nutrition Services

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Department Background Colors

PRIM A RY: To be used on white or light gray backgrounds

Food & Nutrition Services

Food & Nutrition Services

The primary, color logo is to be used on white or light gray backgrounds only.

The white and black versions of the W HITE: To be used on solid, dark colors BL ACK: To be used on solid, light colors logo lockup can be used on a variety of different background colors. When using these versions, it is important for there to be enough contrast between the logo and the background inFood order to & Nutrition Services Food & Nutrition Services make the logo completely legible.

Incorrect Use At right are examples of common misuses of DPS department logo Food & Nutrition Services lockups. They include incorrect color and font, letter capitalization, number of lines and poor contrast backgrounds.

We also ask that departments do not incorporate or substitute any additional logos or artwork into their department lockup. This creates confusionFood and & Nutrition Services dilutes the DPS brand.

Tagline Goes Here

Food & Nutrition Services

Don’t change the tagline color or font

Food & Nutrition Services

Don’t place the logo on low contrast backgrounds

Don’t change the department name font

Don’t add or replace graphics within the logo

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COLOR PALETTES The approved DPS palette is a dynamic mix of colors centered around the DPS blue color.

When used together, the colors provide many creative possibilities aligned with DPS brand standards.

If you have any questions about DPS brand colors, please contact the Communications team at communications@dpsk12.org.

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Primary Color DPS blue is a true representation of the brand. DPS blue should be used as the main color in all applications. Additional color options for complementary use and department branding are illustrated on the following pages.

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Primary Color Palette The approved DPS palette is a dynamic mix of colors meant to balance the primary DPS blue color. When used together, the colors provide many creative possibilities while still aligning to DPS brand standards.

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Complementary Color Palette There may be times when additional colors outside of the primary DPS color palette are needed for large or complex projects. These complementary colors are meant for very limited use, only in combination with the primary DPS palette colors found on the previous page.

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Primary Color Palette in Use The following samples show creative options for collateral that maintain a consistent look and feel. The primary color palette should follow the hierarchy shown on page 19.

Recommended use of the primary color palette in DPS collateral: • DPS blue is the primary color and should always have the largest representation.

• Light green is a secondary color that can be utilized for color bars, call out boxes and headlines.

• Light blue and light orange should be used in fewer instances for icons and call-to-action buttons.

• Navy blue can be used for footers and dividers.

• Gray should be used for body copy (80% gray) or text boxes (7% gray).

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DEPARTMENT COLORS Customized color palettes encourage individuality while still adhering to DPS brand standards.

There are ten color palettes, based on our DPS primary and complementary colors, available for departments to choose from to allow for a unique yet unified look and feel.

If you would like to create branding for your department, please first check with your department supervisor, then contact the Communications team at communications@dpsk12.org.

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Department Color Palettes Department color palettes, for internal use, are shown at right. These color palettes were created using our DPS primary and complementary colors.

Based on the color of a department’s logo lockup, the corresponding palette may be used.

LIGHT PURPLE

DARK PURPLE

LIGHT GREEN

DARK GREEN

LIGHT PINK

DARK PINK

LIGHT ORANGE

DARK ORANGE

LIGHT RED

DARK RED

The palettes show the proper color hierarchy: DPS blue at top, followed by the logo color, and then each palette’s complementary colors. This hierarchy of colors can come into play when used for department collateral, such as fliers, brochures, slides and websites.

If you would like to create branding for your department, please first check with your department supervisor, then email us at communications@dpsk12.org.

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Department Color Palette Examples Here are three examples of department logo lockups and their corresponding custom color palettes.

Department of Technology Services TERTIARY PRIMARY

DPS BLUE

SECONDARY

DARK GREEN

LIGHT BLUE

LIGHT GREEN

NAVY BLUE

GRAY

NAVY BLUE

GRAY

NAVY BLUE

GRAY

See the following pages for examples of department color palettes in use.

TERTIARY PRIMARY

DPS BLUE

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LIGHT BLUE

LIGHT PINK

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DPS BLUE

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Department Color Samples

Multilingual Education

This department chose dark green for its logo lockup and its corresponding palette is shown.

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Department Color Samples This department chose light orange for its logo lockup and its corresponding palette is shown.

Main Head

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Note how their palette was used in these two pieces of collateral: • DPS blue is used for main headers or as a primary color block.

• Light orange is the secondary color and is used for subheads and color bars.

• Light blue, dark orange, navy blue and gray are the tertiary colors used for call to actions, boxes or footers.

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Department Color Samples

Career and College Success

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TYPEFACE GUIDELINES Our typographic style is strong, clear and professional.

Approved typefaces pair well together and remain legible when used in small or electronic formats. These typeface guidelines include recommendations for print as well as web substitutions when our primary fonts are not available.

If you have any questions about DPS typeface guidelines, please contact the Communications team at communications@dpsk12.org.

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DPS Print Typefaces DPS has two primary typefaces: Archer Pro and DIN Pro. The primary typeface for headlines is Archer Pro, while DIN Pro is used mainly for body copy. Both typefaces can be used for subheads.

Note that body copy should be used in gray, white or 85% black. We rarely use 100% black.

Our secondary font options are Pea Carol and Alkaline. These can be used for callouts or materials that require a more playful style.

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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FONTS

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DPS Digital Typefaces Many digital applications (websites, Google docs, slides, etc.), require the use of alternate typefaces. The fonts shown on the right are widely available on these platforms and maintain our DPS brand look and feel.

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To use these DPS brand fonts in Google applications, open a file (Google Doc, Google Slides, etc.), navigate to the font name in the menu bar and select “More Fonts” from the dropdown menu. Search for the desired font using the search bar in the top left and then select the font you’d like to use. You should see it added to the “My Fonts” list on the right. Click “OK” to finish.

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Typeface Hierarchy Samples Here are examples of how fonts and font sizes can be used together within a single piece of collateral.

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PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES Photography is a powerful way to express our identity and is one of our most widely used assets.

We have thousands of photos of DPS students, educators and families available for you to use on your materials. Because all of our photos feature actual DPS community members, we want to ensure they are used in a way that reflects our Shared Core Values. The following guidelines can help.

If you have any questions about these standards, please contact the Communications team at communications@dpsk12.org.

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Photography Principles Photography in DPS collateral should have a distinct style that emphasizes color and evokes emotion.

Photographers should look for color opportunities that give images a “standout” quality and provide a sense of depth. It is preferred to have a variety of both wide- and close-framed shots. Subjects, which may be candid or posed, should project a positive, engaging feeling. Overall, images should feel fresh, vibrant and energetic.

It is important that photos highlight the diversity of our DPS community.

All students pictured have approved media releases on file. Adults have verbally consented to have their photo taken at the time of the photoshoot; however if you are using an image of an adult, best practice is to ensure that the person featured is still a part of Team DPS by reaching out to the school where the photograph was taken before using the image.

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Photos to Avoid When taking or selecting photos for DPS collateral, avoid images that are dark or have dramatic lighting, lack a sense of energy, have unnatural angles or are distracting in some way. For example, classrooms can be visually “busy.” In these cases, a shallow depth of field helps maintain focus on the subject. Likewise, avoid distracting elements in front of the subject. Most importantly, avoid photos that lack authenticity or have weak composition.

In most cases, people should be the focus of DPS photography.

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DPS Photo Library DPS has developed a photo library of images available for use on DPS collateral. Images are for official use only in DPS publications, websites, presentations and other print materials. This library is a helpful tool that allows users to search, share and download photos for their projects.

If you choose to use photos outside of the DPS photo library, students featured in the images must have media release forms turned in before being shown on DPS collateral.

Please email communications@dpsk12.org to obtain authorization to search and download from the library.

Search our photo galleries at dps.photoshelter.com.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PHOTOS

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE A unified brand builds credibility and gives families the reassurance that DPS is behind all of our efforts.

One of the easiest ways to align with DPS brand standards is to utilize the resources on the following pages. Choose one of our many templates and quickly customize to fit your needs.

If you have any questions about DPS branding resources, please contact the Communications team at communications@dpsk12.org.

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Google Docs Google Doc templates have been created to take the stress out of onepagers. All come with pre-set colors, fonts and placeholder photos. There are multiple options to choose from including single and two column layouts with photo and sidebar options, multipage docs and event fliers.

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Google Slides Our Google Slide template is available for use districtwide. The template was created with a variety of premade template layouts, placeholder photos and text boxes, allowing you to fully customize your presentation.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD GOOGLE SLIDE TEMPLATES

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Email Signatures DPS email signatures are easy to customize. Choose from one of five options, based on your preferences.

All email signature options include your name, title, contact information, as well as the DPS logo, social media icons and Shared Core Values.

You can customize your signature by choosing to add your department name, pronouns and an additional line, such as a quote or an important message. You can delete any elements that aren’t relevant to you, such as a cell phone number or desk number.

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DPS Letterhead, Business Cards and Envelopes

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Single-sided and double-sided branded business cards can be ordered through RICOH using the online form here.

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Department Resources The goal of these departmental resources is to provide teams with the tools needed to achieve a unified DPS look and feel.

If your department has chosen to adopt an internal brand with a customized logo lockup and color palette, you have access to various logo formats, letterhead templates and other assets specific to your department.

Upon request, department letterheads, email signatures and other resources, such as one-pager templates, can also be provided. Please email us at communications@dpsk12.org for more support.

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Icon Library Icons – also known as images or symbols – are a great way to communicate your message. They draw attention, quickly sum up an idea and increase readability by breaking up content. As part of our efforts to strengthen and unify the DPS brand, we’ve developed an icon library where you can view and download dozens of icons in multiple colors that fit the DPS style. Icons are available in DPS blue, gray, and white.

We continually add new icons to the library. If you need a specific icon we have not yet created, please email us at communications@dpsk12.org.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ICONS

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Graphic Pattern Throughout DPS communications, you many see the use of a graphic, triangular pattern. This gives our work a dynamic, unique look and is a good way to break up space or provide a graphic element when photos may not be available.

There are many variations of the pattern included throughout our templates (shown on pages 39-43).

We ask that if you would like to modify the pattern or utilize it for a project other than our premade templates, to please email us at communications@dpsk12.org.

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DIGITAL GUIDELINES Following digital guidelines ensures our websites and digital media are accessible to all members of the DPS community.

These guidelines align with our DPS values and comply with the Federal Office of Civil Rights to ensure users with disabilities and all our community members have equitable access to DPS’ online information.

For more information on web accessibility, please contact the Communications team at communications@dpsk12.org.

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Web Colors

A P PROV ED FOR A N Y USE

These colors from the DPS primary color palette have been tested for adequate color contrast and are approved for use on all websites.

DPS BLUE #05 8F47 Colors not listed here do not meet our web color contrast standards and should not be used on DPS websites.

NAVY #0 05073

Use in color bars, headline blocks, headers, footers or background boxes.

GRAY #6 8 6 8 6 8

Use in subheads, footers, buttons, call to actions, icons or background boxes.

A PPROV ED W IT H L IMIT ED USE

LIGHT GREEN #82BC 41

LIGHT ORANGE #F 89C 22

LIGHT BLUE #0E A 2DC

Use as divider lines between columns or as a graphic element within an image.

DO NOT use for text or backgrounds.

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Department Web Colors If you do not see your department color listed here, you may only use your department color within a graphic image (.jpeg, .png, .eps).

However, the color cannot be used as text on a web page. See page 49 for an example of how you can use your department color in a graphic image to be compliant.

Web Fonts These web-safe fonts may be used on all DPS websites. See pages 31-32 for additional font options for email, social media, and Google documents.

A PPROV ED FOR DEPA R T MEN T SIT E S

LIGHT PURPLE #782F 91

DARK PURPLE #5F2 4 67

DARK RED #A 41D 3 3

DARK PINK #B21F6 4

Use as divider lines between columns or as a graphic element within an image.

DO NOT use for text or backgrounds.

ROBOTO SLAB HE A DL INE S & SUBHE A D S

Thin Light

Regular Bold

TAHOMA

SUBHE A D S & BODY C OP Y

Regular Bold

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Web Images Acceptable image and graphic formats include .jpeg, .png and .eps files. High quality images must be used. Alt text is required so that screen readers can correctly identify images. See page 34 for photography guidelines.

C OR R EC T: High-quality image

INC OR R EC T: Low-res image

Web Graphics Some DPS colors are not approved for use on websites when they are used as static text, including light orange, light red, light pink and light green. These colors, however, are approved when they are used in a graphic.

Here’s an example of orange as a graphic element

C OR R EC T: Limited-use colors (light green and light orange) are OK to use in graphics.

INC OR R EC T: Limited-use colors are NOT approved for use as static text on a web page.

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