To properly stage the logo, a minimum clearance between the logo and other elements must be maintained. The X height indicates the measurement of minimum clearance between the shield and other elements.

Use the blue versions on light or white backgrounds. The reverse shield may be used on dark color backgrounds, as well as dark areas within photographs. Approved blue backgrounds are recommended.

A black or white (reversed on dark background) shield is allowed when media reproduction is black only.

When using the ‘S’ Shield as a background element do not excede below 20-percent transparency.

The ‘S’ Shield must be used in tandem with the Sophos logo somewhere within the design.

DO’s and DON’Ts

The Shield must be used as provided with no changes, including but not limited to changes in the color, proportion, design, or removal of any element.

The ‘S’ Shield may not be distorted in appearance.

Don’t compress, stretch, or distort.

Don’t rotate the shield.

Don’t add additional elements to the shield.

Don’t alter the color specifications.

Don’t outline the shield.

The ‘S’ Shield must stand alone and may not be combined with any other object, including but not limited to other logos, words, graphics, photos, design features, or symbols.