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Secondary Logo
Secondary Logo

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Overview

The secondary logo is the wordmark. It is used primarily on but not limited to products, print materials and digital applications when the given space does not permit the use of the primary logo. Below are the versions of the secondary logo and their recommended usage.

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Versions

Two-color

The two-color secondary logo must be used on full color applications.

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One-color

The one-color secondary logo has three color variations: Archipelago Blue and Archipelago Dense Black. and white. They must be used on materials where application is limited to one (1) color. For example embroidery on uniforms, stamps, decals, signage, laser engraving etc.

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Simplified Version

The simplified version of the secondary logo omits the etching details. This can be used on applications that don’t permit small details.

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Color Use

The secondary logo versions must be used mostly against a background colored in Archipelago cream or white, or any light colored background that allows the logo to pop.

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If the background is dark, use the white versions of the primary logo.

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Clear Space & Minimum Size

Clear space is a space surrounding the logo set to ensure elements surrounding the logo will not overlap or obscure it.

The clear space of the secondary logo is based on half of the width of the letter A, made into a square.

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The minimum size of the primary logo is at a width of 2 inches. This is the smallest possible size that you can use this mark.

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Misuse

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Do not compress the logo when scaling.

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Do not rotate the logo.

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Never apply gradients to the logo.

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Do not alter the composition of the logo.

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Do not use the first 3 letters of the wordmark in place of the illustrated 3-letter mark.

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Do not distort the logo’s form in any way.

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Do not alter the color of the logo.

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Never apply effects such as shadows and glows.

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Never place anything close to, beside, or under the logo.

Simplified Version

Clear Space & Minimum Size

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