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The classic YouTube brand logo rendered in its iconic red and white colors, with the text 'Youtube' split across the mark—black sans-serif letters spelling 'You' alongside the red rounded rectangle play button containing white 'Tube' text.
Summary
The YouTube brand logo rendered in its classic form: black sans-serif text reading 'You' positioned alongside a bright red rounded rectangle containing a white right-pointing play triangle and white text reading 'Tube'.
Visual description
The word "You" is rendered in bold, black sans-serif type positioned on the left. The red play-button form (a rounded rectangle with slightly rounded corners) sits next to it, filled with bright YouTube red (#FF0000). Inside the red rectangle is a white right-pointing triangle (play symbol) on the left and the text "Tube" in white sans-serif on the right. The spacing between "You" and the red mark is minimal, creating a tight lockup. The background is light/white. The proportions are iconic and immediately recognizable.
Key takeaway
The combination of text and iconic geometric symbol (the play button) makes the mark memorable and functional across contexts—video players, interfaces, printed materials. The red is bold and stands out. The play triangle instantly communicates the platform's video focus. The composition is balanced despite the asymmetry of text and mark.
Reuse notes
A ubiquitous brand logo; primarily useful as a reference for platform identification in designs or as a social link. The red color is proprietary to YouTube and should not be altered. The logo's strength comes from its simplicity and the recognition of the play symbol. Works at any size due to the clear geometric forms.
