Brand Guidelines
This identity guideline is a tool designed to project the image and core values behind the brand. It is the cornerstone of all communication efforts and should be followed to ensure a consistent style and quality of presentation. Every individual utilizing Echelon’s brand is responsible for coordinating or implementing the guidelines.
We are doing business as Echelon Payment Solutions Group, or simply Echelon.
Our legal name is EPSG, LLC.
Brand Naming Violations Include:
- EPSG Inc
- E P S G
- EVO Platinum Services Group
Echelon Payment Solutions Group (Echelon), founded in 2006 as EPSG, has been rebranded in 2024 to better reflect the company’s growth and ability to meet the increasing demands of the payments industry. Echelon stands out as a leader, offering stability, secure and innovative solutions, and exceptional customer support.
Committed to honest, transparent business practices, Echelon prioritizes the success of its sales partners and merchants.
We Commit To:
- TRUST & INTEGRITY: We are true to our word—that’s more than lip service. We’ve stayed committed to honest and transparent business practices, which has kept us around longer than all our competitors. We work hard to keep the referrals coming in and keep our attrition rate amongst the lowest in the industry.
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A PARTNER-FOCUSED ORGANIZATION: We are in this together. Every sales partner has a dream of what financial freedom looks like, and we help them achieve that dream. We prioritize the success of our sales partners over company profits. We teach our partners how to build long-term value into their portfolios, and we protect our partners’ investments with lifetime residuals and the best contracts in the industry.
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SUSTAINABLE GROWTH & LONG-TERM VALUE: We are dedicated to strategic growth that ensures the success and longevity of Echelon, our sales partners, and their portfolios. We have built a strong foundation and commit to scaling without compromising the personal connection and trust that have been key to our success.
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SECURITY & INNOVATION: We take security seriously. We develop and leverage technology that makes payment processing more efficient and safe. We invest in the tools, people, and compliance protocols necessary to protect financial transactions at every step and ensure the rapid delivery of funds.
Logo Usage
Logo Clear Space: To ensure maximum visibility and impact, always maintain a minimum clear space around the ECHELON logo equal to the height of the wordmark’s ‘e’ on all sides.
Logo Violations: The success of the brand depends on the ECHELON logo maintaining a consistent appearance in all communications and applications. In order to preserve the integrity of the logo, the following examples illustrate how it should NOT be used.
DON’T STRETCH
DON’T ROTATE
DON’T USE GRADIENTS
DON’T PLACE ON BUSY BACKGROUNDS
DON’T USE DROPSHADOWS
DON’T FLIP MARKS
DON’T USE OFF-BRAND COLORS
DON’T SKEW
DON’T CHANGE SPACING
Color Palette
Primary Colors
OXFORD NAVY
PANTONE 648 C
RGB: 0, 46, 93
CMYK: 94, 55, 0, 74
HEX: #002E5D
BRIGHT BLUE
PANTONE 306 C
RGB: 0, 181, 226
CMYK: 100, 20, 0, 11
HEX: #00B5E2
LIGHT TAN
PANTONE 9043 C
RGB: 232, 230, 223
CMYK: 0, 1, 4, 9
HEX: #E8E6DF
Secondary Colors
SKY BLUE
RGB: 212, 238, 246
CMYK: 14, 3, 0, 4
HEX: #D4EEF6
MEDIUM GREY
RGB: 92, 91, 91
CMYK: 0, 1, 1, 64
HEX: #5C5B5B
BRIGHT PEAR
RGB: 178, 211, 54
CMYK: 16, 0, 74, 17
HEX: #B2D336
Typography
This font should be used in all Echelon communications to project a consistent visual identity. This includes promotional materials, advertising, digital assets, and printed materials.
PRIMARY
Figtree Bold
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SECONDARY
Figtree Light
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ALTERNATIVE IF NOT AVAILABLE
Helvetica
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Content Development
Writing Style
While AP style is primarily used in journalism, it is also widely adopted in other fields, such as public relations, corporate communications, and academic writing. Adhering to AP style helps maintain consistency across various media outlets and publications, making it easier for readers to understand and navigate written content.
Echelon will write in AP style on all main corporate communications, flyers, and documents that represent the brand.
Imagery
Our imagery aims to capture real moments and genuine interactions while ensuring consistency and professionalism in our brand representation.
We value authenticity and realism, prioritizing this in our brand imagery.
We capture meaningful moments, events, and people—highlighting the positive experiences and interactions with our employees, partners, and merchants.
We maintain professionalism in quality, lighting, and composition, while offering freedom of creativity.
We do not use character graphics or cartoon vector graphics solutions to represent our brand.