Overview
- Nottingham Forest’s most recognized official club color is Garibaldi red, used across the club’s identity, shirts, crest and supporter culture.
- This guide includes HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone references, with clear notes where values are not officially published by the club, league or an official brand source.
- These colors are useful for design work, websites, presentations, fan graphics, sports content and general brand reference.
Nottingham Forest Team Information
| Team Name | Nottingham Forest Football Club |
|---|---|
| League | Premier League |
| Division | English Premier League |
| Location | Nottingham / West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Home Stadium / Arena | The City Ground |
| Official Website | Visit Nottingham Forest |
Nottingham Forest Color Codes
The official Nottingham Forest color most clearly confirmed by the club is Garibaldi red. Nottingham Forest’s official history explains that the club adopted the color at its foundation meeting, when the team agreed to purchase tasselled caps in “Garibaldi” red. The club’s crest and visual identity also commonly use red and white, with black often appearing as a supporting neutral in digital and merchandise contexts.
The club does not appear to publish a public official brand manual with confirmed Pantone, CMYK or RGB specifications for general use. For that reason, the HEX, RGB and CMYK values below should be treated as best available design references unless marked otherwise. Pantone values are listed as “Not officially published” where no official club, league or brand-guide source could confirm them.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garibaldi Red | Not officially published | #DD0000 | 221, 0, 0 | 0, 100, 100, 13 |
| White | Not officially published | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Black | Not officially published | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 100 |
How to Use Nottingham Forest Colors
You can use the Nottingham Forest color codes for digital design, website elements, social media graphics, printable materials, fan artwork, presentations and sports-related content. HEX codes are typically best for websites, RGB values are useful for screens and digital design, while CMYK values are mainly used for print projects.
For commercial projects, merchandise, paid design work or anything that could imply official affiliation with Nottingham Forest, use the club’s official website and current brand or trademark guidance as the primary source before publishing or selling the work.
Nottingham Forest HEX Color Codes
The main Nottingham Forest HEX color codes are #DD0000, #FFFFFF and #000000. These values are commonly used in web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references.
For practical digital use, #DD0000 is the best available reference for Nottingham Forest’s Garibaldi red, while #FFFFFF and #000000 work as supporting neutral colors for contrast, typography, tables, badges and layouts.
Nottingham Forest RGB Color Codes
The Nottingham Forest RGB color codes are useful for screen-based designs, including social media posts, digital banners, video graphics and presentation slides. RGB values define how red, green and blue light combine to display each team color on digital screens.
| Color Name | RGB Code |
|---|---|
| Garibaldi Red | 221, 0, 0 |
| White | 255, 255, 255 |
| Black | 0, 0, 0 |
Nottingham Forest CMYK Color Codes
The Nottingham Forest CMYK color codes are most useful for printed materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and merchandise mockups. Because print output can vary by printer, paper and ink profile, always test colors before final production.
The CMYK values listed here are best available estimates converted from the digital HEX references. They should not be treated as official Nottingham Forest print specifications unless the club publishes a confirmed brand guide.
| Color Name | CMYK Code |
|---|---|
| Garibaldi Red | 0, 100, 100, 13 |
| White | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Black | 0, 0, 0, 100 |
Nottingham Forest Pantone Colors
Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent color matching across professional print and branding materials. Nottingham Forest does not appear to publicly provide official Pantone color specifications for general design use through its official website or the Premier League club profile.
Because no official Pantone value could be confirmed from the club or league sources used for this article, the Pantone value for Garibaldi red is listed as “Not officially published.” Do not rely on unofficial Pantone matches for official production, licensed merchandise or brand-controlled materials.
Nottingham Forest Official Color Notes
Nottingham Forest’s official history identifies the club’s historic team color as Garibaldi red. This is the strongest official color reference for the club’s identity. The exact technical color codes in this article are provided as practical design references, not as a replacement for a formal official brand guide.
If Nottingham Forest publishes a public brand guide with confirmed HEX, RGB, CMYK or Pantone values in the future, those values should take priority over estimated or commonly used design references.
FAQ About Nottingham Forest Color Codes
What are the official Nottingham Forest colors?
The most clearly confirmed official Nottingham Forest color is Garibaldi red. White and black are widely used supporting colors in Nottingham Forest’s crest, kit presentation and digital design contexts, but the club’s publicly available official material most specifically identifies Garibaldi red as the historic team color.
What is the HEX code for Nottingham Forest colors?
The main Nottingham Forest HEX codes are #DD0000, #FFFFFF and #000000. HEX codes are ideal for websites, HTML, CSS and digital design projects. The red value should be treated as a best available design reference rather than an officially published club specification.
What is Nottingham Forest’s red color called?
Nottingham Forest’s famous red is known as Garibaldi red. According to the club’s official history, the color was adopted at the club’s foundation meeting in 1865.
Does Nottingham Forest publish official Pantone colors?
No official Nottingham Forest Pantone values could be confirmed from the official club website, an official brand guide or the Premier League club profile at the time this article was prepared. Pantone values should therefore be listed as “Not officially published” unless an official source confirms them.
Are the Nottingham Forest CMYK values official?
No. The CMYK values in this guide are best available estimates converted from digital color references. They are useful for draft print design, but they should not be treated as official Nottingham Forest production specifications.
Can I use Nottingham Forest colors for my own design project?
You can use Nottingham Forest color codes for personal design references, fan content and non-commercial projects. For commercial use, merchandise or official branding, check the team’s official usage guidelines and trademark rules before publishing or selling any design.
Where can I verify Nottingham Forest team information?
You can verify club information through the official Nottingham Forest website and the official Premier League Nottingham Forest profile.
