I started learning CSS almost 20 years ago. Needless to say, CSS has advanced a lot during this time. Testament to that are mind-blowing projects like A Single Div and countless experiments on CodePen.
Some of those CodePen experiments have been focusing on recreating recognizable logos using only CSS. These impressive feats showcase not only the power of pure CSS but also the ingenuity and creativity of many front-end developers.
Git Logo in CSS
Designed by Jason Long, the Git logo presents quite a few challenges, but it remains reasonably accessible to someone who wants recreate it CSS.
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Git Logo in HTML/CSS by ahopetoday (@ahopetoday)
on CodePen.
Patreon (Old) Logo CSS
Patreon changed their logo at the end of last year, so this is the previous version. Still, due its simplicity it’s great for anyone who would like start making logos in CSS.
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Patreon Logo Css by Muhammed Ruhullah Yılmaz (@Ruhullahyilmaz)
on CodePen.
Steam CSS Logo
Next we have the Steam logo. It doesn’t seem easy to make with CSS, but you can see an example below.
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Steam Logo ( CSS ) by 300Queijos (@300queijos)
on CodePen.
Python Logo in CSS
Let’s continue with the Python logo which was designed by Tim Parkin. Not an easy one to replicate with just CSS, but Ankit Navrang managed to do a pretty good job.
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Python Logo in CSS by Ankit Navrang (@AnkitNavrang)
on CodePen.
Figma Logo in CSS
The Figma logo offers the perfect opportunity to try out flexbox or CSS grid. Of course, you’ll also make heavy use of the border-radius property.
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Figma logo in css flexbox by Moshfequr rahman (@moshfequr9)
on CodePen.
Slack CSS Logo
Slack calls their logo mark an octothorpe. There are more complex CSS implementations of the Slack logo, but I chose a simple one as an example.
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Perfect Slack Logo in em’s by Codrin Pavel (@zerospree)
on CodePen.
Apple Logo in CSS
I don’t think that are many clever CSS things you can do with the Apple logo. If you want to remake it with CSS you’ll just have to build it piece by piece.
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Apple’s logo in CSS by João Guilherme (@guicheffer)
on CodePen.
Adobe Logo Made With CSS
This CSS example of Adobe’s logo is a bit crude, but it resembles the original pretty close.
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Pure CSS Adobe Logo by Asyraf Hussin (@AsyrafHussin)
on CodePen.
Microsoft CSS Logo
The Microsoft logo is very simple. It’s ideal for beginners who are just learning CSS.
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Pure CSS Logo | Microsoft by Omar Mo (@omar110894)
on CodePen.
Internet Explorer CSS Logo
Oh, wow! Internet Explorer does bring back memories. The cool fact about this CSS logo is that it also works in older browsers, such as Internet Explorer.
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CSS Only Internet Explorer Logo #dailycssimages by GrahamCoulby (@gcoulby)
on CodePen.
Xbox CSS Logo
Next we have the Xbox logo. It might seem simple, but not really straightforward to make in CSS.
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Xbox logo ( pure CSS ) by vitor (@redfoxZX)
on CodePen.
Google Logo in One Div
In the following example, the Google logo has been created with only one div. The “trick” is using the conic-gradient() CSS function.
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Google logo in one div #onlycss by Jorge Monclús (@gwannon)
on CodePen.
Google Chrome Logo in CSS
Here we have the Google Chrome logo made with CSS. A tricky one to get right, that’s for sure.
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Animated Chrome logo with explode view by Johan van Tongeren (@Dreamdealer)
on CodePen.
Android Robot Logo in CSS
The Android Robot logo was designed by Irina Blok. Recreating it in CSS seems to be pretty approachable.
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Android Logo in HTML/CSS by rebeccode (@rebeccode)
on CodePen.
Netflix CSS Logo
This next example showcases the Netflix logo recreated in CSS. The code is clever and elegant considering it’s only using one div.
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Netflix CSS Logo by Vishnu (@atkvishnu)
on CodePen.
Pure CSS Twitch Logo
The following logo on our list is the Twitch logo. The shape makes it a good contender for using the polygon CSS function with clip-path.
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Twitch Logo with Pure CSS by Manz (@manz)
on CodePen.
LinkedIn CSS Logomark
Here we have the well-known LinkedIn logomark entirely remade with CSS.
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LinkedIn icon (Pure CSS) by Shounak (@dasshounak)
on CodePen.
Instagram CSS Logo
I still remember when the Instagram logo was redesigned. So many memes! The CSS version in this example is pretty impressive as it uses only one div.
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Instagram CSS Logo by Raul Aguilar (@raulaguilarv)
on CodePen.
TikTok Logo in CSS
Another impressive CSS logo is the one for TikTok. It’s pretty crazy how it can be done with just one div and nothing but CSS.
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TIKTOK LOGO | PURE CSS by RustyCodersk (@rustycodersk)
on CodePen.
Facebook’s Old Icon in CSS
This is the old Facebook icon or logomark created with a little CSS.
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Facebook Pure CSS Icon by @midudev (@miduga)
on CodePen.
Flipkart Logo in Pure CSS
It looks like quite a bit of work went into recreating the Flipkart logo just using CSS.
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Flipkart logo in pure html and css by Sagar Giri (@sagargiri121)
on CodePen.
Bitcoin CSS Logo
Another CSS logo that, from the looks of it, involved a decent amount of work is the Bitcoin logo.
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Bitcoin Logo CSS-only by Pablo Carballeda (@pcarballeda)
on CodePen.
Tether CSS Logo
The front-end developer who remade the Bitcoin logo in CSS decided to also apply the same treatment to the Tether logo.
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Tether Logo CSS-only by Pablo Carballeda (@pcarballeda)
on CodePen.
LG Logo Made With CSS
Given the geometrical nature of the LG logo, a series of lines and circles was what it took to recreate it in CSS.
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LG logo in CSS by Ahmed Elsakaan (@ixahmedxi)
on CodePen.
Pure CSS Tesla Logo
The Tesla logo remade with CSS using modern properties and functions like grid, clip-path, and conic-gradient.
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CSS only Tesla logo by Temani Afif (@t_afif)
on CodePen.
BMW Logo in CSS
Here we have the iconic BMW logo made with CSS.
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CSS BMW LOGO by Jaime (@jq)
on CodePen.
PBS Logo in CSS
Next on our list is another recognizable logo – the PBS logo. It’s pretty complex, so hats off to the front-end developer who remade it in CSS.
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PBS Logo CSS by Cody Pearce (@codypearce)
on CodePen.
IMDb Logo Made With CSS
The IMDb logo doesn’t seem to be very challenging, so making it with CSS could be a fun exercises for beginners.
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IMDb logo in CSS by Geoff Yuen (@geoffyuen)
on CodePen.
Disney Castle in CSS
Oh my! This is an amazing example showcasing the power of CSS by reconstructing the castle in the Disney logo.
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CSS Disney Castle by Beau Sherman (@83au)
on CodePen.
Batman CSS Logo
“I’m Batman”. Here’s the classic Batman logo with yellow background entirely made with CSS.
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Batman logo in pure CSS by Afonso Pacifer (@afonsopacifer)
on CodePen.
The Flash Logo in CSS
This example doesn’t use it, but I’m curious if you can use clip-path: polygon() to make the lightning bolt symbol.
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The Flash Logo in CSS by Zachary Taylor (@zact13)
on CodePen.
Avengers CSS Logo
Next is the Avengers logo. A tricky one to make, although it doesn’t really require any “exotic” CSS properties.
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Avengers Logo by 🆖 Karan Oza (@ozakaran)
on CodePen.
Stranger Things Logo in CSS
Making the Stranger Things Logo in CSS is a bit of a typography exercise.
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Stranger Things Logo in HTML & CSS by Michael Edelstone (@edelstone)
on CodePen.
His Dark Materials TV Series Logo With CSS
If you’re a fan of this BBC TV show, you’ll probably appreciate even more the recreation of His Dark Materials logo with CSS.
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His Dark Materials TV series logo with CSS by Michelle Barker (@michellebarker)
on CodePen.
Olympics CSS Logo
Never fails to impress me the overlapping rings in the Olympic Games logo just made with CSS.
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Olympic Logo full CSS without pseudo elements by Naouak (@Naouak)
on CodePen.
Adidas CSS Logo
This is the current Adidas logo – the “three bars” logo – recreated entirely in CSS.
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CSS – Adidas logo by Jonathan Batres (@JonaES)
on CodePen.
Pepsi CSS Logo
At the end of the list we have the now retired and sometimes criticized Pepsi logo made with CSS.
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Pepsi logo in pure CSS by Afonso Pacifer (@afonsopacifer)
on CodePen.
The creativity and skill showcased in these examples are truly inspiring, and it’s amazing to see how front-end developers have pushed the boundaries of what’s thought possible with CSS.
I hope these CodePens will inspire you to push your CSS skills to new heights and experiment with creative ways to recreate iconic logos using only code.
