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Huntsman Cancer Institute

Brand Guide: Visuals

Brand Colors

The colors we use in Huntsman Cancer Institute branding materials create a recognizable visual identity that conveys both boldness and professionalism when paired with our imagery and type. We lean heavily on white and dark blue to create contrast and impact, thoughtfully incorporating pops of our secondary colors to draw attention.

  • HCI Blue

    RGB: 40,80,135
    CMYK: 93,75,21,6
    HEX: 285087
    SPOT: PMS 2945

    HCI white

    White

    RGB: 255,255,255
    CMYK: 0,0,0,0
    HEX: ffffff

  • Golden Aster

    Golden Aster

    RGB: 236,212,81
    CMYK: 9,11,81,0
    HEX: ecd451
    SPOT: PMS 608

    Clover Honey

    Clover Honey

    RGB: 242,173,73
    CMYK: 4,35,82,0
    HEX: f2ad49
    SPOT: PMS 142

    Oquirrh Sunset

    Oquirrh Sunset

    RGB: 230,80,50
    CMYK: 4,84,90,0
    HEX: e65032
    SPOT: PMS 1665

    Salina Blue

    Salina Blue

    RGB: 150,210,255
    CMYK: 36,6,0,0
    HEX: 96d2ff
    SPOT: PMS 283

    Green River

    Green River

    RGB: 0,159,126
    CMYK: 82,13,64,1
    HEX: 009f7e
    SPOT: PMS 334 U

  • Salt Crystal

    Salt Crystal

    RGB: 240,240,240
    CMYK: 4,3,3,0
    HEX: f0f0f0
    SPOT: PMS 5315

    Gray Fox

    Gray Fox

    RGB: 112,114,113
    CMYK: 57,47,48,14
    HEX: 707271
    SPOT: PMS 424

    Cambrian Fossil

    Cambrian Fossil

    RGB: 80,80,80
    CMYK: 0,0,0,83
    HEX: 505050
    SPOT: PMS 419

    Ponderosa Pine

    Ponderosa Pine

    RGB: 94,66,50
    CMYK: 47,66,79,53
    HEX: 5e4232
    SPOT: PMS 2322

    Red Rocks

    Red Rocks

    RGB: 130,0,0
    CMYK: 0,100,89,50
    HEX: 890000
    SPOT: PMS 202

Logos

Huntsman Cancer Institute's Communications Office oversees brand and logo use. Request brand approval before you publish, print, or produce materials: allc@hci.utah.edu.

Huntsman Cancer Institute

The Huntsman Cancer Institute logo communicates strength, reputation, and commitment to research and health care, while maintaining clear ties to our past. The logo makes our partnership with the University of Utah clear.

The “H” mark can be used in a piece of work or on a product as long as the full Huntsman Cancer Institute logo has been used earlier in the piece or elsewhere on the product to establish the brand.

  • Stacked logo
  • Mark logo

Tagline Logo

Huntsman Cancer Institute’s tagline can be used in branding materials when paired with the Huntsman Cancer Institute logo. The tagline should be formatted as seen below. Note the spacing, colors, bolding, and use of the trademark symbol (™).

  • Huntsman Cancer Institute tagline logo "Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier"
  • Huntsman Cancer Institute tagline logo "Delivering a Cancer-Free Frontier"

Huntsman Cancer Foundation

The Huntsman Cancer Foundation logo achieves many of the same objectives as the Huntsman Cancer Institute logo but boldly calls out Huntsman Cancer Foundation in order to differentiate itself. This logo also drops the use of the University of Utah text.

Use the Huntsman Cancer Foundation logo on all donor-facing materials and content where the primary subject is fundraising/philanthropy. Do not use with the Huntsman Cancer Institute logo.

  • Huntsman Cancer Foundation Logo
  • Huntsman Cancer Foundation logo

Padding and Spacing

Examples of padding around the Huntsman Cancer Institute logo

Our logos should have plenty of breathing room, using the H logo mark as the tool to measure padding/spacing between the logo and other objects and edges within any given layout. 

When the “H” mark stands alone, it should have top/bottom and left/right padding or spacing equal to half its height and width, respectively.

Co-Branding

Co-branding occurs when a logo is displayed alongside a Huntsman Cancer Institute or Huntsman Cancer Foundation logo. 

The most common co-branding you may encounter is the Huntsman Cancer Institute logo appearing with the U of U Health logo:

  • The Huntsman Cancer Institute logo alongside the U of U Health logo

We also co-brand with other universities: 

  • Huntsman Cancer Institute logo co-branded with BYU and UVU

Affiliate hospitals may also appear alongside the Huntsman Cancer Institute logo:

  • HCI affiliates co-brand logos

Co-Branding Guidelines

  • Adhere to the logo padding/clear-space rules of all brands.
  • Maintain balance/visual weight between logos—use appropriate size, color contrast, and positioning.
  • Always try to use logo variations that best match the dimensions or aspect ratio of the Huntsman Cancer Institute/Huntsman Cancer Foundation logo.
  • Separate logos with subtle or minimalistic design elements to clearly distinguish them, if necessary.

When to Co-Brand

The Huntsman Cancer Institute logo should be used in conjunction with U of U Health (both logos/brands present) on all clinical and patient-facing communications and items, including white coats.

The Huntsman Cancer Foundation logo never needs to be used in conjunction with the U of U Health logo.

Learn more about U of U Health brand guidelines.

Things to Avoid

Avoid these common mistakes when using logos:

  • Avoid situations in which logos contrast poorly with background elements. Our logos should stand out.

    Color logo on top of orange background
    White logo on top of light photo
    H mark used without full logo on a piece

    Avoid using the H mark in a piece without also representing Huntsman Cancer Institute/Huntsman Cancer Foundation with a full logo.

    Logo is stretched out

    Avoid stretching or skewing any part of the logos.

    Organization name has been removed from the logo

    Do not remove or replace elements of the official logos.

    Logo has been shrunk down so it's hard to read

    Do not scale logos to levels that make any logo elements illegible or indecipherable.

    Logo has be changed to bright green

    Avoid coloring our logos with random or unapproved brand colors.

Word Marks

When creating word marks for Huntsman Cancer Institute programs and initiatives, treatments should be simple. Individual words or letters within a word mark can be bolded and/or highlighted, using Huntsman Cancer Institute brand fonts and colors.

  • Wordmark examples

Fonts and Type

Our fonts and typography we use in Huntsman Cancer Institute branding are approachable and friendly, while still being clean and professional. This shows that we care, and that we’re capable. We use the Lato font.

Lato font types

Apparel and Swag

Branded apparel and swag can be purchased at the Gift Shop in the Huntsman Cancer Institute lobby.

Huntsman Cancer Institute's Communications Office oversees brand and logo use. Request brand approval before you publish, print, or produce materials using our Project Request Form. If you have any questions, please contact us: allc@hci.utah.edu.

Example of branded products
Example of branded products
Example of branded products

Lab and White Coats

Order official lab and white coats through the University of Utah Health Sciences Store

Photography and Video

Photography and video are used to highlight the people and places that make Huntsman Cancer Institute stand out as globally recognized leader in research and patient care. 

  • Photos and videos should generally feel bright, warm, human-centric, and optimistic, while still being clean and professional.

    Photos of Huntsman Cancer Institute are available to download at the University of Utah Image Library.

  • We follow the University of Utah’s preferred photography guidelines:

    • Shots should be simple, direct and feature real people, not fashion models.
    • Shots should show interaction to reflect relationships between people.
    • The people captured, can either be looking off camera or giving direct eye contact.
    • People should look positive, approachable and natural with an appropriate mix of race, age and gender to reflect the area.

    For details on taking photos or video in labs, see the University of Utah’s Photo/Video Guidelines for Research Labs.

    Additionally, we prioritize protecting the privacy of patients, research study participants, and their protect health information (PHI). Do not include the faces of people in the background of hospital and clinical spaces.

    All subjects of photos and videos need to submit a Patient Authorization Form

Questions

Huntsman Cancer Institute's Communications Office oversees brand and logo use. Request brand approval before you publish, print, or produce materials using our Project Request Form. If you have any questions, please contact us:

Meredith Vehar, MPA

Director, Communications
allc@hci.utah.edu