Company milestone · 1982
Sun Microsystems was formed in 1982. This company milestone does not independently establish the introduction date of the archived logo. [1]
Sun Microsystems Logo
Archive record · not confirmed as the current logo.
Logo files, variants & history · SVG, PNG · updated 2 mo ago
File checks recorded: The file registry records a passed file-format check for each file.AI-assisted source check: An AI-assisted process compared the artwork with its recorded source URL; an editor has not reviewed it.Editorial / reference only: Recorded use status for this logo record.
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About Sun Microsystems
Computer technology brand
Sun Microsystems’ identity belongs to the history of computing and remains useful for studying compact geometric marks. Its ownership history and the design of its symbol are distinct subjects.
Available in this archive
Sun Microsystems logo files at a glance
Sun Microsystems has 12 downloadable files in SVG, PNG in this archive. 1 logo record is catalogued; that is not the number of verified redesigns.
PNG renditions reach 2,048 pixels on the longest side.
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Files & downloads
Browse recorded formats and variants for Sun Microsystems. Source formats appear first, followed by raster sizes.
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Historical Sun Microsystems lockup · Retired
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Brand heritage
Logo history & brand milestones
One logo record is catalogued. The milestones below are dated separately from it.
Selected documented milestones; not a complete logo chronology. Company and product dates are labelled separately from design changes.
Company milestone · 2010-01-27
Oracle announced the completion of its acquisition of Sun Microsystems on 27 January 2010. The ownership event is not evidence of a logo redesign. [2]
Research sources
- The Matchbox PC: Vaughan Pratt biography ↗ · Stanford University, 2000-05-24 · accessed 2026-09-08
- Oracle and Sun: Overview and Frequently Asked Questions for Partners ↗ · Oracle, 2010 · accessed 2026-09-08
Compiled 2026-09-08 by AI-assisted source review. Each statement links its sources; an editor has not yet independently confirmed them.
Dates not verifiedRetired
Sun Microsystems logo Historical Sun Microsystems lockup
Reproduction from Wikimedia Commons, where the file is marked as a text logo too simple for copyright; the trademark is still protected. Downloads are sanitized vector copies and generated PNGs, not official press-kit masters.
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All 1 logo record for Sun Microsystems
- Sun Microsystems logo Historical Sun Microsystems lockup (this page)
Colour sample
Sampled artwork colours
Blue (primary sample)Primary
- HEX
- #5485A3
- RGB
- 84, 133, 163
Text contrast on white3.99:1 · Fail
Text contrast on near-black4.73:1 · AA
Approximate values sampled from the archived artwork file. Sampling can round colours, so these are not the owner’s published colour specification. See other blue logos →
Design context
Logo design & typography notes
Stanford’s biography of Vaughan Pratt credits him with designing Sun’s logo. The inspected evidence does not establish the exact adoption year, later rotation dates or a commercial typeface.
From the researched record (AI-assisted source review); see research sources.
Reference
Frequently asked
Can I use the Sun Microsystems logo?
Download for identification, news and comparison. Commercial use needs the owner's permission. This page never grants a licence. Always check the owner's brand guidelines.
What file formats are available for the Sun Microsystems logo in this archive?
Available file formats: SVG, PNG. Dimensions, source and usage conditions are listed for each file below.
Visual neighbours
Marks with visual support
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Same industry
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Version-specific comparisons
Logo comparisons explained
These written comparisons discuss specific archived versions and may include limited resemblance. They are separate from automated search rankings.
Sun Microsystems vs Columbia Sportswear
Sun Microsystems and Columbia share a diamond arrangement of repeated diagonal forms. Compare the historical Sun emblem with Columbia’s weave symbol, rather than their wordmarks.
shared structureProvenance
Source & evidence
Wikimedia Commons reference (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sun-Logo.svg), checked by an AI-assisted process; an editor has not reviewed it.
Editorial / reference only. Download for identification, news and comparison. Commercial use needs the owner's permission. This page never grants a licence.
Technical provenance
Source typeWikimedia Commons referenceInspect source reference ↗
Source reviewAI-assisted check · 2026-09-08; no editor reviewInspect the recorded website
- Source
- commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sun-Logo.svg
- Source date
- 2026-09-08
- Recorded by
- AI-assisted source check
- SHA-256
- 04c0d21b579c8e8408463dc981e2ffd6743cf3b97749bc53f642a89341ffd442
SHA-256 of the recorded file. Checksums identify exact bytes, not who created the artwork.
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SimilarLogo. “Sun Microsystems logo record.” Updated 2026-09-08. https://similarlogo.com/brand/sun/
Record Change log (1)
2026-09-08Sun Microsystems: sourced comparison artwork and PNG/SVG renditions added.
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