DHL Logo
The DHL logo pairs DHL Yellow (#FFCC00) with DHL Red (#D40511), setting a lowercase italic "dhl" wordmark beside three angled red speed lines. The letters and colours were standardised in 2002 after Deutsche Post brought the brand under one identity, and the name itself is simply the initials of founders Dalsey, Hillblom and Lynn. For approved logo files and usage rules, head to the official DHL Brand Hub.
DHL Logo Colours
HEX, RGB and CMYK values for the DHL brand palette.
DHL Logo Font
The DHL wordmark is based on Custom DHL wordmark in lowercase italic sans-serif, derived from Frutiger. Fonts used in brand logos are often customised and are not always available for licensing — use the official brand resources below for any approved assets.
DHL Logo History & Meaning
The DHL name comes from the surnames of its three founders, Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn, who started the courier business in San Francisco in 1969. After Deutsche Post acquired the company in the early 2000s, the brand was unified in 2002 around the bright yellow and red identity still used today, replacing the earlier red-on-white wordmark. The slanted lowercase "dhl" letters paired with three swooping red lines were designed to convey forward motion and speed across the global logistics network.
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DHL Logo FAQ
What font is the DHL logo?
The "dhl" wordmark is a custom lowercase italic sans-serif lettering rather than a stock typeface. Its proportions are closely related to Frutiger, the humanist sans-serif used across much of DHL's wider brand system.
What colour is the DHL logo?
DHL uses two core colours: DHL Yellow (#FFCC00) as the background or field and DHL Red (#D40511) for the wordmark and the three speed lines. The high-contrast yellow-and-red pairing is one of the most recognisable colour combinations in logistics.
Who created the DHL logo and where does the name come from?
DHL stands for its three founders, Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn, who launched the courier service in 1969. The current red-on-yellow logo was introduced in 2002 by Deutsche Post when it consolidated the brand it had acquired.
What do the red lines in the DHL logo mean?
The three slanted red lines beside the wordmark are meant to suggest speed, motion and the flow of goods around the world. Combined with the italic letters, they reinforce DHL's positioning as a fast international delivery network.
Where can I get the official DHL logo?
Official DHL logo files and brand guidelines are available from the DHL Brand Hub at brandhub.dhl. Use those approved assets and follow DHL's usage rules, since the logo is a registered trademark.
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