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What color is the Honda emblem?

The emblem on most Honda vehicles is chrome or silver, a polished metallic “H” mounted on the grille. This chrome finish is the standard look across the majority of models and model years, though some limited editions or regional variants may use alternative finishes.


Standard emblem color


Here is what most buyers will encounter on everyday Hondas—the classic chrome/silver badge that sits prominently on the grille.



  • Chrome/silver H badge on the grille of most Honda cars and SUVs


The chrome finish offers high contrast against a wide range of grilles and body colors, helping the emblem remain clearly visible in diverse lighting and settings.


Variations you might encounter


While chrome is standard, a few trims, markets, or special editions may feature different badge finishes to fit a particular styling theme or branding package.



  • Blackened or dark chrome versions for certain trims or special editions

  • Occasional all-red or colored branding in marketing materials or limited runs (not common on the grille badge)


In practice, if you see a badge that isn’t chrome, it’s typically a factory variation or an aftermarket modification, while the standard grille badge remains chrome/silver.


Branding context


How Honda presents its logo in branding


In corporate branding, Honda often uses a red wordmark and a separate emblem approach. The grille emblem itself, however, is usually chrome/silver to maintain a consistent appearance across vehicles globally.


Summary


In short: The Honda emblem is typically chrome or silver. Variations exist on some trims and in certain markets, but the chrome/silver finish is the standard. The red Honda wordmark is used in branding materials, not as the grille badge on most vehicles.

What is the official color of Honda?


red color
In 2001, Honda designated the red color as a corporate color, “Honda Red”. In addition to an exciting image associated with Honda products and its motor sports activities, the deep rich red color is adopted to convey the Honda brand's quality feel and engineering capabilities.



What is Honda Signature color?


Honda Red
Motorcyclists have even nicknamed Honda "Big Red." Honda officially adopted Honda Red as its corporate color in 2001, and as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations released a special Honda Red colored pencil as a novelty item.



What color is Honda's logo?


Honda Logo: Colors
The badge is pretty straightforward – just a trapezoidal “H.” But you may be surprised to learn that the Honda logo is just silver, red, and black in color.



Is Honda red or blue?


Honda Blue only exists in the United States for dealerships. Everywhere else in the world they use red.


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