McDonald’s Golden Arches Logo
A bold, flat yellow mark made of two identical, rounded vertical arches that meet in the center to form a single stylized "M" shape. The arches have even stroke width and smooth curved tops; the interior between the legs is open, creating a...
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About McDonald’s Golden Arches
A bold, flat yellow mark made of two identical, rounded vertical arches that meet in the center to form a single stylized "M" shape. The arches have even stroke width and smooth curved tops; the interior between the legs is open, creating a valley-like negative space.
The mark appears in a saturated golden-yellow on a solid black background. There is no other text; a small registered symbol appears near the lower-right of the right arch (very small compared with the main mark).
What's in it: stylized letter M arches
Shapes: paired rounded arches stylized letter M negative-space valley
Style: minimalist flat bold iconic geometric
A pair of golden arches forming a stylized 'M' — suggests symmetry, an arch/bridge motif and a single-letter emblem.
Colors
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McDonald’s Golden Arches Logo History
The "Golden Arches" were adopted by the company in the 1960s as a simplified emblem and have since served as the brand's primary, globally recognized mark.
Frequently asked
What is depicted in this logo?
Two identical rounded golden arches joined to form a stylized letter 'M'.
Are there any words in the logo?
No — the image is purely a pictorial mark; no wordmark text is present.
What are the main colours?
A saturated golden-yellow on a solid black background.
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