Developer ToolsFounded 2008
GitHub Brand Colors
GitHub's black-and-white developer aesthetic is clean, neutral, and universally readable in both light and dark modes.
github.com ↗Brand Palette
#24292F
#FFFFFF
#0969DA
#1A7F37
Primary Text
Background
Links / Actions
Success
Color Values
GitHub Black
Primary Text
- HEX
- #24292F
- RGB
- rgb(36, 41, 47)
- HSL
- hsl(213, 13%, 16%)
GitHub White
Background
- HEX
- #FFFFFF
- RGB
- rgb(255, 255, 255)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 0%, 100%)
GitHub Blue
Links / Actions
- HEX
- #0969DA
- RGB
- rgb(9, 105, 218)
- HSL
- hsl(212, 92%, 45%)
GitHub Green
Success
- HEX
- #1A7F37
- RGB
- rgb(26, 127, 55)
- HSL
- hsl(137, 66%, 30%)
Accessibility Analysis
| Color | on White | on Black |
|---|---|---|
GitHub Black | 14.65:1AAA | 1.43:1Fail |
GitHub White | 1:1Fail | 21:1AAA |
GitHub Blue | 5.19:1AA | 4.04:1AA Large |
GitHub Green | 5.08:1AA | 4.13:1AA Large |
WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text. AA Large requires 3:1 for large text (18pt+) and UI components. AAA requires 7:1.
CSS Implementation
:root {
--github-github-black: #24292F;
--github-github-white: #FFFFFF;
--github-github-blue: #0969DA;
--github-github-green: #1A7F37;
}
/* Usage example */
.btn-primary {
background-color: var(--github-github-black);
color: #ffffff;
}Similar Color Alternatives
Named colors visually closest to GitHub's primary color — useful for approximations or accessible substitutes.
Design Notes
Color Psychology
GitHub uses a dark palette anchored by GitHub Black (#24292F). Developer tool brands favor minimal, high-contrast palettes — monochrome with one functional accent — reflecting the code aesthetic.
Design Principles
- High contrast ratios ensure legibility across all contexts
- Multi-color system allows segmentation across products and sub-brands
- Primary color meets WCAG AA — usable for text and UI components
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Tags
developeropen-sourcecodetech
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are GitHub's official brand colors?
GitHub's official brand colors are: GitHub Black (#24292F), GitHub White (#FFFFFF), GitHub Blue (#0969DA), GitHub Green (#1A7F37).
What is GitHub's primary color hex code?
GitHub's primary brand color is GitHub Black with hex code #24292F.
What are the RGB values for GitHub's primary color?
GitHub Black (#24292F) has RGB values of rgb(36, 41, 47).
What is the HSL value of GitHub's primary color?
GitHub Black has an HSL value of hsl(213, 13%, 16%).
Is GitHub's primary color WCAG accessible?
GitHub Black (#24292F) has a contrast ratio of 14.65:1 on white, which passes WCAG AAA.
What industry is GitHub in?
GitHub operates in the Developer Tools industry, founded in 2008.