GitHub Logo
The GitHub logo runs in near-black #181717 (and reversed to white #FFFFFF on dark backgrounds), paired with a wordmark set in GitHub's own Mona Sans typeface. The cat-octopus mark is called the Invertocat, drawn from the Octocat mascot that started life as a piece of stock art by Simon Oxley. For approved logo files and usage rules, go to GitHub's official Brand Toolkit.
GitHub Logo Colours
HEX, RGB and CMYK values for the GitHub brand palette.
GitHub Logo Font
The GitHub wordmark is based on Mona Sans, GitHub's custom variable sans-serif typeface, used for the wordmark. 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.
GitHub Logo History & Meaning
GitHub's pictogram is the Invertocat, a silhouette derived from the Octocat mascot that designer Simon Oxley originally drew as stock art before GitHub adopted it in 2008. The current flat, single-colour mark replaced the earlier shaded, more detailed cat-octopus illustration in a 2013 brand refresh. GitHub later moved to its own typeface, Mona Sans, for the accompanying wordmark, keeping the lockup deliberately monochrome so it stays legible on any background.
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GitHub Logo FAQ
What font is the GitHub logo?
The GitHub wordmark uses Mona Sans, GitHub's own custom variable sans-serif typeface. Earlier versions paired the Invertocat with other geometric sans-serifs, but the brand standardised on Mona Sans across its identity.
What colour is the GitHub logo?
The primary colour is a near-black #181717, with a white #FFFFFF version used for reversing onto dark backgrounds. GitHub keeps the mark monochrome so it reads cleanly anywhere.
Who designed the GitHub logo?
The Octocat mascot that the Invertocat is based on was originally drawn by illustrator Simon Oxley as stock art. GitHub adopted it as its mascot in 2008 and has refined the simplified Invertocat silhouette in-house since.
Why did the GitHub logo change over the years?
GitHub moved from a shaded, detailed cat-octopus illustration to a flat, single-colour Invertocat in its 2013 brand refresh. The simpler mark scales better and stays recognisable at small sizes, which matters for app icons and favicons.
Where can I get the official GitHub logo?
GitHub provides its official logo files and usage guidelines through its Brand Toolkit at brand.github.com/foundations/logo, which links to a downloadable pack of the Invertocat and wordmark. Always follow GitHub's trademark and usage rules when using the assets.
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