The Charlotte Hornets logo stands out with its bold color scheme and dynamic design. From its original launch to its modern look, the logo has transformed while keeping the hornet identity intact. This page displays the complete Charlotte Hornets logo history, including the Charlotte Hornets NBA logo and downloadable Charlotte Hornets logo PNG files.
Charlotte Hornets
The new Hornets logo utilizes the purple and teal color palette and features an aggressive looking hornet that is ready to attack. Its piercing eyes, raised antennae, expanded wings and pointed stinger depict its relentless intensity. Incorporated within the logo is a basketball that doubles as the hornet’s body. The logo contains several odes to that of the original Hornets with its white wings, white accents within its eyes, a stinger and the inclusion of a basketball. A wordmark “CHARLOTTE HORNETS” in white.
Charlotte Bobcats
2013 - 2014
In 2013 a new color scheme added to the existing logo. The Bobcat is now gray and not orange. The wordmark "BOBCATS" is now in white, and the wordmark "CHARLOTTE" is now in orange and inside the logo, not on top of the logo.
Charlotte Bobcats
2008 - 2013
Slight change in color of bobcat, as the orange is a little lighter in color. All other items in the logo did not change.
Charlotte Bobcats
2005 - 2008
The first Bobcats logo comprises of a snarling orange bobcat with the wordmark "BOBCATS" above the cat. An additional wordmark on top of the logo "CHARLOTTE" in blue.
A Look Through Charlotte Hornets Logo History
The journey of the Charlotte Hornets logo began in 1988 with a cartoon-style hornet and teal-heavy palette. Through rebranding phases and even a temporary name change, the Hornets returned with a modernized identity. Explore all NBA teams’ logo histories here to see how Charlotte's designs compare with others.
Today’s Charlotte Hornets NBA logo features a sleek, aggressive hornet with wings outstretched and sharp angles. This design reflects energy and motion, staying true to the team’s identity. Fans and creators looking for a transparent Charlotte Hornets logo PNG can find official assets on the NBA's official website.
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