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PBA Brand Standards 2026

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BRAND STANDARDS

Welcome

Consider this document your guide to the Palm Beach Atlantic University brand. When in doubt, always refer back to your guide in order to maintain consistency and integrity of the brand.

Color System

PRIMARY COLOR

BLUE

COLOR CODES

PMS 289

RGB 12/35/64

CMYK 98/84/45/51

HEX 0c2340

Pantone 289 is the official primary color of Palm Beach Atlantic University. The use of this color is as important as the university name and logo.

LEVEL 2 COLORS

RED COLOR CODES

PMS 7427

RGB 156/28/49

CMYK 25/100/81/22

HEX 9c1c31

BLUE/SILVER

COLOR CODES

PMS 7542

RGB 194/209/211

CMYK 10/0/3/16

HEX c2d1d3

Level 2 colors, may be used in addition, provided that they are used in small amounts (20% or less) as complementary accent colors. Level 2 colors may not be used as alternatives to the university’s primary blue.

LEVEL 3 COLORS

AQUA COLOR CODES

PMS 319

RGB 59/193/204

CMYK 66/0/22/0

HEX 3bc1cc

WARM RED COLOR CODES

PMS WARM RED

RGB 239/72/62

CMYK 0/87/80/0

HEX ef483e

GOLD COLOR CODES

PMS 125

RGB 182/134/45

CMYK 27/46/100/6

HEX b6862d

Level 3 colors, may be used in addition provided that they are used in small amounts (10% or less) as complementary accent colors. Level 3 colors may not be used as alternatives to the university’s primary blue. Futhermore, these colors will primarly be used by PBA’s Marketing/ Creative Services department.

EXECUTIVE LEVEL COLORS (PRINT ONLY)

METALLIC GOLD COLOR CODES

PMS 871

CMYK 44/45/75/17

METALLIC SILVER COLOR CODES

PMS 877

CMYK 47/38/38/2

METALLIC COPPER COLOR CODES

PMS 876

CMYK 35/57/72/17

These metallic colors are only to be used in print for the approved PBA donor level logos such as the Palm Beach Atlantic University President’s Council, President’s Circle and President’s Fellowship. If cost prohibits the use for the metallic ink, follow the CMYK process-color equivalents.

Brand Fonts

Prospectus Pro M

( Use on headings and subheads. Not intended for body copy )

Light A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Regular A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

SemiBold A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Bold A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Baskerville (Use on body copy. Not intended for headings)

Regular A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Italic A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

SemiBold A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

SemiBold A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Italic a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Proxima Nova ( Use on headings, subheads and body copy )

Light A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Light Itc A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Light A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Regular Itc A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

SemiBold A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

SemiBold Itc A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Bold A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Bold Itc A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Primary University Logos

PRIMARY CENTERED LOGO

PRIMARY HORIZONTAL LOGO

These horizontal and centered logo versions are the official Palm Beach Atlantic University Logos, and they are the primary graphic elements of our brand standards.

Consistently applying these logos to our print, digital and collateral materials is the key to presenting PBA as an institution of higher learning and excellence.

Primary University Logo Mechanics

Exclusion Zone

EXCLUSION ZONE

Whenever the logo is used, an exclusion zone must be maintained to ensure other graphic elements or messaging do not interfere with the logo. The examples shown represent the minimum exclusion area allowed.

To determine the exclusion zone, determine the height of the letter “P x 2” vertically in the word “PALM.”

Primary University Logo Usage

DO NOT add shadows to the logo

DO NOT distort the logo

DO NOT rotate the logo

DO NOT add a stroke to the logo

DO NOT change the logo’s colors

DO NOT use a colored logo on a dark background

DO NOT alter the logo

DO use a white logo on a dark background

Secondary University Logos

This secondary vertical logo version is to only be used when dealing with extreme vertical situations.

When possible, the primary logo version is to be used.

This secondary vertical logo is to only be used when dealing with extreme vertical situations, or when needing to abbreviate Palm Beach Atlantic University to PBA University.

*This logo should primarily be considered for internal uses. This logo should never be used on ads.

This secondary badge logo can be used for developing patches, lapel pins, decals, etc. It may also be used in print and digital media as long as the primary logo is present within the visual communications. This logo should not replace use of the main University logo.

Embroidery Usage Guidelines

ELIGIBILITY

Approved departments may use Options 1–3. All other departments and subdivisions may only use Option 2, as shown in page 15.

LIST OF APPROVED DEPARTMENTS

• Accreditation and Assessment

• Admissions

• Advancement

• Athletics

• Auxiliary Operations

• CM Global

• Campus Recreation

• Campus Store

• Career Development

• Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

• Counseling and Wellness

• Dining Services

• eLearning

• Enrollment and Student Experience

• Financial Aid

• Human Resources

• Information Technology Services

• Institutional Research and Effectiveness

• Office of Academic and Accessibility Resources

• Provost Office

• Public Safety

CENTERS SCHOOLS

• LeMieux Center for Public Policy

• Center for Global Leadership

• Center for Integrative Science Learning

• Gregory Center for Medical Missions

• Rinker Center for Experiential Learning

• Titus Center for Franchising

• Center for Financial Literacy

• Raney Center for Free Enterprise

• Registrar

• Residence Life

• Spiritual Life

• Student Accounts

• Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership

• Veterans Center

• Warren Library

• Wordship

• Workship

• Writing Central (WC)

• School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

• School of Education and Behavioral Studies

• College of the Arts

• Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy

• Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. College of Business

• School of Ministry

• School of Nursing

• School of Health Professions

University Logo Usage on Polo Mechanics

OPTION 1

Departmental University logo to be used on front pocket.

Must maintain 3.75” width.

Subject to departments with character lengths of 15 or less

OPTION 2

University logo to be used on front pocket and 3.75” width is maintained.

Embroidery of department logo sleeve must be 2.5” wide.

OPTION 3

School logo on front pocket and PBA Abbreviated University logo on sleeve.

Approved Polo Colors

Approved Polo Style Options

PRODUCT ID: K500

PRODUCT ID: L500

WHITE NAVY
GRAY
BLACK
MEN’S
WOMEN’S
Port Authority
Silk Touch Polo

Approved Polo Style Options

Nike Dri-FIT Micro Pique 2.0 Polo

MEN’S

PRODUCT ID: NKDC1963

WOMEN’S

PRODUCT ID: NKDC1991

Sport-Tek Micropique

Sport-Wick Polo

MEN’S

PRODUCT ID: ST650

WOMEN’S

PRODUCT ID: LST650

Sport-Tek

Sideline Polo

MEN’S

PRODUCT ID: ST535

WOMEN’S

PRODUCT ID: LST535

University Logo Usage on Polo

DO

DO use official University logo based on your department

DON’T

DO NOT use unapproved logos

DO place abbreviated PBA logo on polo sleeve

DO NOT alter the logo

Branded Items

TABLECLOTHS

Branded Items

LIGHT POLE BANNERS

TENSION FRAME BANNER
Rinker College of Business

Social Avatar Marks

These social avatar marks should only be used for the official University social media sub-brand accounts. Use the following marks to maintain brand consistency. Only adaptable for one word. If your department name consists of more than one word, please reach out to the Office of Advancement (advancement@pba.edu) for assistance.

University Seal

The University seal is reserved for official use by the Office of the President, Board of Trustees and Commencement.

Donor Giving Level Logos

Our donors share a strong sense of purpose: supporting PBA and its mission. The members of the President’s Council, Circle, Fellowship, Sailfish and Heritage Society are special partners with Palm Beach Atlantic University. They are a sounding board for the President and assist in processing plans to ensure a strong future for the university.

These logos represent the 5 giving levels at PBA and are only to be used by the Office of Advancement.

Division Logos

ACADEMIC SCHOOLS

College of the Arts

Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy

Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. College of Business

College of the Arts

Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy

Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. College of Business

School of Education and Behavioral Studies

School of Health Professions

School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

School of Education and Behavioral Studies

School of Health Professions

School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

School of Ministry

School of Nursing

School of Ministry

School of Nursing

Division Logos continued

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM

Division Logos

DEPARTMENT/ PROGRAM

Spiritual Development

Spiritual Development

Residence Life

Residence Life Writing Central Writing Central

Warren Library

Warren Library Wordship

Counseling and Wellness

Student Development

Counseling and Wellness

Student Development

Division Logos

DEPARTMENT/ PROGRAM

Fredrick M. Supper Honors Program

Department of Public Safety

Fredrick M. Supper Honors Program

Department of Public Safety

Council for Intercultural Engagement

WestGate Leadership

Council for Intercultural Engagement

WestGate Leadership

Global

Global

Division Logos continued

CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

Center for Global Leadership

David and Leighan Rinker Center for Experiential Learning

Center for Integrative Science Learning

Center for Global Leadership

David and Leighan Rinker Center for Experiential Learning

Center for Integrative Science Learning

LeMieux Center for Public Policy

Gregory Center for Medical Missions

The LeMieux Center for Public Policy

Gregory Center for Medical Missions

Titus Center for Franchising

Center for Financial Literacy

Titus Center for Franchising

Center for Financial Literacy

Centered Division Logos

ACADEMIC SCHOOLS

College of the Arts

School of Education and Behavioral Studies

School of Ministry

Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy

School of Health Professions

Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. College of Business

School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

School of Nursing

Centered Division Logos

CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

Center for Global Leadership

Gregory Center for Medical Missions

Center for Integrative Science Learning

David and Leighan Rinker Center for Experiential Learning

LeMieux Center for Public Policy

Titus Center for Franchising

Center for Financial Literacy

Horizontal Division Logos

ACADEMIC SCHOOLS

College of the Arts

Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. College of Business

School of Health Professions

School of Ministry

Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy

School of Education and Behavioral Studies

School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

School of Nursing

Horizontal Division Logos

CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

Center for Global Leadership

Center for Integrative Science Learning

The LeMieux Center for Public Policy

Center for Financial Literacy

Gregory Center for Medical Missions

David and Leighan Rinker Center for Experiential Learning

Titus Center for Franchising

Abbreviated Division Logos

Abbreviated logos are for internal documentation only. Should not be used on social media accounts, advertisements, branded items purchased by the school, or emails sent to alumni or donors.

ACADEMIC SCHOOLS

College of the Arts

Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy

Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. College of Business

School of Education and Behavioral Studies

School of Health Professions

School of Ministry

School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

School of Nursing

PBA Worship, Workship, Wordship Logos

American Free Enterprise Logo

God-Sized Dreams Logo

A Capital Campaign For Palm Beach Atlantic University

Women of Distinction Logo

Founders Day Logo

Brand Patterns

Office of Advancement advancement@pba.edu

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