AC/DC Logo

A bold black wordmark composed of the uppercase letters "AC" and "DC" separated by a stylized lightning-bolt that functions as the slash. The letters use a heavy, serifed/gothic display type with sharp terminals and compact spacing, produci...

Logo

Black AC/DC wordmark with stylized lightning-bolt slash between AC and DC on white background.
AC/DC logo

About AC/DC

A bold black wordmark composed of the uppercase letters "AC" and "DC" separated by a stylized lightning-bolt that functions as the slash. The letters use a heavy, serifed/gothic display type with sharp terminals and compact spacing, producing a high-contrast, angular silhouette against the white background.

The logo is single-color (black) and minimal in composition, with the lightning-bolt element aligned vertically between the letter pairs and visually integrated into the wordmark. Overall effect is compact, symmetrical and evokes power and energy through its pointed angles and dense strokes.

What's in it: lightning bolt

Shapes: wordmark lightning bolt uppercase letters serifed display

Style: bold gothic serif high-contrast minimal retro rock

Text in logo: AC/DC

Evokes electricity, high voltage and raw power through the lightning-bolt motif and heavy, angular letterforms.

Colors

Extracted from the image. How we pick the colors →

Black
#000000 · primary
White
#FFFFFF · secondary

AC/DC Logo History

This is the signature wordmark of the Australian hard rock band AC/DC (formed 1973). The lightning-bolt slash is a long-standing motif associated with the band's high-energy, electric image.

Frequently asked

What object is used between the letters?

A stylized lightning-bolt replaces the slash between the letter pairs.

What does the logo visually communicate?

The sharp, heavy letterforms and bolt evoke electricity, power and a high-energy rock aesthetic.

Are there color variations of this logo?

The mark is commonly presented in black on white or white on black; single-color use is typical.

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