About MDH

Branding

MDH Visual Style

CLEAN MODERN BRIGHT INVITING ORGANIZED CLEAR UNCLUTTERED

The MDH brand is a seal of approval and a promise of accuracy and integrity. Those authorized to use signature elements of the MDH brand, share the earned esteem of MDH and contribute to its strength.

logo margins example

Do not alter logo in any way
Margin space equal to height of mn is required around logo
MDH primary brand font is Brandon Grotesque*
MDH brand font for non-professionally designed materials is Calibri**
Body text size is 12 pt
MDH Brand colors (shown right) are:
MN Blue PMS2955C
MN Green PMS368C
White backgrounds for majority of surface area
Prominent "white space" around text and images
Comfortable readability
Images of sufficient resolution that support accompanying text
Graphic economy - no unnecessary borders or decoration

The Minnesota Department of Health brand is derived from the Minnesota State Brand Style Guide (PDF) which provides standards to aid in the visibility and unity of all state agencies.

* For the production of professionally designed print and digital materials for distribution to the public, use the Brandon Grotesque font family.

** Calibri font is allowed for employee use in Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, email signatures and other “business uses.” These fonts are available to you as part of the Microsoft Office Suite.

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Download Logos

The MDH logo must be prominently displayed on all materials produced for the Minnesota Department of Health.

Right-click blue underlined hyperlink
Select "Save target as..." or "Save link as..."

MDH Blue with Green
PNG General use
AI/EPS Adobe Illustrator, InDesign
EMF Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ArcGIS

MDH White with Green not shown
PNG General use
AI/EPS Adobe Illustrator, InDesign
EMF Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ArcGIS

MDH Blue with Green
PNG General use
AI/EPS Adobe Illustrator, InDesign
EMF Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ArcGIS

MDH White with Green not shown
PNG General use
AI/EPS Adobe Illustrator, InDesign
EMF Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ArcGIS

mn Blue with Green
PNG General use
AI/EPS Adobe Illustrator, InDesign
EMF Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ArcGIS

mn White with Green not shown
PNG General use
AI/EPS Adobe Illustrator, InDesign
EMF Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ArcGIS

mn Blue with Green
PNG General use
AI/EPS Adobe Illustrator, InDesign
EMF Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ArcGIS

mn White with Green not shown
PNG General use
AI/EPS Adobe Illustrator, InDesign
EMF (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ArcGIS

Please note that often graphic files need to be imported, placed, or inserted into documents and cannot be opened without design software.

Programs that need their name included may request a customized "subordinate" logo version from the Communications Office.

If the logo format you require is not found here or you have any questions regarding proper use of the MDH logo, please contact the Communications Office at health.communications@state.mn.us.

Accessibility

For more information about MDH accessibility requirements visit Accessibility Information for Partners.

Understanding image file formats

Raster Images
Raster images (png, jpg, tif, gif) are measured in pixel density. High quality printing is done at 300 pixels per inch, while web images are commonly 72 pixels per inch. Remember, you can always reduce the size of a raster image, but you cannot enlarge it without hurting its clarity. Generally, raster images inserted into Word documents are more predictable and clear.

Vector Images
Vector images (EPS, AI, EMF) are not pixelated, but are defined by their shape outlines. They have the advantage of being sharp at any enlargement size. The EMF format is designed to be used in Microsoft programs while AI/EPS formats work with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.

TIP: Printers of specialty items often ask for vector format pdfs.

COLOR CONTRAST TESTING

How to test color contrast to meet accessibility requirements.

ESSENTIAL COLORS