Brand Style Guide

Here For Every Stage Of The Journey.

When we first opened our doors in 1954, we made a promise to advance the financial success of individuals and entrepreneurs, their families and communities. Every day we transform ambition into action by fusing expertise with sharp perspective—so our clients can navigate life’s biggest financial decisions with clarity and confidence.

Visual Identity

City National Bank’s visual identity embodies a modern, approachable, and genuine tone, designed to reflect trust and expertise while maintaining accessibility and warmth.

Logo

Our logo is the brand’s most recognizable mark, symbolizing stability, reliability and a commitment to the success of our clients, colleagues and communities.

Color

The brand’s color palette is carefully selected to evoke trust, professionalism, and inclusivity, with a balance of bold and subtle tones grounded by our signature blue hue.

Typography

Proxima Nova helps emphasize clarity and approachability, with clean, contemporary fonts that are easy to read and reinforces the brand’s modern, professional image.

Voice & Tone

Our voice matters and how we communicate is constantly changing. To stay relevant, our language needs to evolve so it meets our audiences where they are. This voice applies across all client-facing channels. It is meant to be flexible and adaptable across our multiple segments and lines of business, while reflecting our entrepreneurial spirit.

Approachable

All touchpoints, from in-branch experiences to digital platforms, focus on clarity and warmth, ensuring clients feel welcome and supported.

Genuine

Our communications are honest and transparent, showcasing real stories and community impact to reinforce our genuine care for clients and communities.

Modern

Creative execution leverages sleek, contemporary designs and emphasizes digital-first strategies that highlight the bank’s innovation and adaptability.