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Colour Scheme

Sheffield Hallam University has a strong and recognizable brand. The SHU brand is designed to be distinctive, memorable, and engaging, and it encompasses a range of visual elements that help to convey the university's identity and personality.

#672146
#ac145a
#e31c79
#f4cdd4
#1a1a1a
#5b6770
#d0d3d4
#d6d2c4
#fafafa

Further support

LibGuides uses an off-white background to reduce contrast for accessibility. When creating a background for images use colour code #FAFAFA or a transparent background.

Typography

The font used for SHU branding is Arial.

Headings are bold and larger in size and should be displayed like the below example.

Heading = Heading 3

Subheading = Heading 4

Bold title  = Heading 5
Bold = Heading 6

Normal =  Standard paragraph

Branding Champions

Branding Champions are responsible for developing and promoting SHU's branding within their respective departments. Their passion for the brand drives their commitment to promoting it effectively.

With their expertise in the brand and software usage, branding champions can assist in implementing the branding across various projects and should be your first line of support.


Adsetts Library
Collegiate Library



Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus, Howard Street
Sheffield S1 1WB