Brand Colors

GitHub brand color palette

Technology / DevelopmentFounded 2008Last verified 2026-02-11
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GitHub uses a minimalist palette to keep the focus on the code itself...

Brand story

GitHub's branding reflects its purpose: providing a clean, reliable, and professional environment for developers to collaborate. The black and white palette provides high contrast for code readability, while the green accents symbolize growth and successful deployments.

Palette and usage

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GitHub Black

Primary

#181717

HEX #181717 · rgb(24, 23, 23) · hsl(0, 2%, 9%)

Authority, clarity, professional code focus.

Contrast best: 17.89 (AAA)Recommended: White text
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