Mtv Logo
A large, blocky letter "M" rendered in a vivid solid red fills most of the image. The M has angular, slightly beveled/outlined edges that give a chunky, almost three-dimensional effect in places. Overlapping the M is a loose, hand-drawn low...
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About Mtv
A large, blocky letter "M" rendered in a vivid solid red fills most of the image. The M has angular, slightly beveled/outlined edges that give a chunky, almost three-dimensional effect in places.
Overlapping the M is a loose, hand-drawn lowercase "tv" rendered in thick black strokes; the handwritten mark sits across the right side of the M and breaks the solidity with an informal, graffiti-like look. The composition is two-tone (red and black) with a clean background.
What's in it: letter M letters t and v (handwritten)
Shapes: large block letter handwritten overlay angled/beveled edges
Style: bold graffiti-inspired retro flat minimal two-tone
Text in logo: MTV (large stylized 'M' with handwritten 'tv')
Bold, youthful and rebellious — the block M gives weight and presence while the handwritten "tv" adds an urban/graffiti, countercultural feel associated with music and youth culture.
Colors
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Mtv Logo History
This stylized "M" with a graffiti-like "tv" overlay is the signature logo of MTV, introduced with the channel at its 1981 launch. The original identity was developed by the design team Manhattan Design (Frank Olinsky, Pat Gorman and Jeffrey Keyton) and has been adapted in many color and texture variations since.
Frequently asked
Which brand uses this logo?
This is the logo for MTV, the music and entertainment television network.
What are the main colours?
The mark uses a vivid red for the large M and black for the handwritten "tv" (white appears as background/negative space).
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