MTV Music Television Logo
A large, chunky three-dimensional block letter "M" fills most of the mark; the M is bright yellow with a thick black outline and a cyan/blue drop-shadow on its right and inner cut. Overlapping the center-right of the M is a hand-drawn, irre...
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About MTV Music Television
A large, chunky three-dimensional block letter "M" fills most of the mark; the M is bright yellow with a thick black outline and a cyan/blue drop-shadow on its right and inner cut. Overlapping the center-right of the M is a hand-drawn, irregular red "TV" in a rough brush/script style, also outlined in black. The composition sits on a black background so the colours are high-contrast and pop forward.
The design mixes a bold geometric base (the block M) with an informal, scribbled script (the red TV), creating a playful, pop-art feel and strong visual contrast between the static block form and the energetic hand-drawn letters.
What's in it: letter M letters TV
Shapes: three-dimensional block letter hand-drawn script thick outline drop shadow
Style: bold retro pop-art 3D hand-drawn
Text in logo: MTV
High-energy, playful contrast between rigid (block M) and informal (scribbled TV); evokes bold, youthful pop-culture and entertainment.
Colors
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MTV Music Television Logo History
MTV (Music Television) launched in 1981; the iconic block "M" with a hand-drawn "TV" was created early in the channel's branding (original logo work is widely attributed to the design firm Manhattan Design) and became the network's long-running signature mark.
Frequently asked
What letters appear in the logo?
A large block "M" with the hand-drawn letters "TV" overlapping it (reads as "MTV").
What are the main colours?
Bright yellow (dominant), vivid red (TV), cyan/blue drop shadow, and black outlines/background.
What style is the logo?
A mix of bold 3D/graphic (block letter) and hand-drawn/brush script, giving a retro, pop-art look.
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