SNCF Logo

A white, italic uppercase wordmark reading "SNCF" sits centered on a rounded, right-pointing trapezoid background. The background is a horizontal gradient that transitions from a magenta/purple on the left to a bright red on the right; the...

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White italic 'SNCF' wordmark on a magenta-to-red curved trapezoid background.
SNCF logo

About SNCF

A white, italic uppercase wordmark reading "SNCF" sits centered on a rounded, right-pointing trapezoid background. The background is a horizontal gradient that transitions from a magenta/purple on the left to a bright red on the right; the right edge curves forward giving the overall mark a forward-leaning, dynamic impression.

The lettering is bold with smooth internal counters and slightly condensed letterforms; the letters are placed flush within the colored shape so the white type is the strongest contrast element. There are no pictorial symbols — the composition is an abstract badge-like panel containing the wordmark.

Shapes: rounded trapezoid curved right edge wordmark

Style: modern italic bold gradient minimalist dynamic

Text in logo: SNCF

The sweeping, forward-curving background and slanted letters visually evoke motion, speed and forward momentum.

Categories

Transport
Sncf Transport France

Colors

Extracted from the image. How we pick the colors →

Magenta / purple (gradient start)
#A42B8F · primary
Bright red (gradient end)
#E7332A · secondary
White (wordmark)
#FFFFFF · accent

SNCF Logo History

SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français) is France's state-owned national railway company, established in 1938.

Frequently asked

Does the logo include text or icons?

It is a wordmark: the white italic uppercase letters "SNCF" set inside a colored badge; there are no pictorial icons.

What are the main colors and their hexes?

A magenta/purple (#A42B8F) to bright red (#E7332A) gradient for the background, with white (#FFFFFF) for the lettering.

What does the shape communicate visually?

The rounded, right-pointing panel and slanted type convey dynamism and forward motion, commonly used to suggest speed.

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