Overview
- Sporting Kansas City’s officially referenced brand colors include Sporting Blue and Dark Indigo Blue, with white used as a core supporting color in the club’s visual identity.
- This guide includes HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone reference information, with clear labels where exact technical values are not officially published by the club.
- These color references are useful for design, websites, presentations, fan graphics, sports content and brand research.
Sporting Kansas City Team Information
| Team Name | Sporting Kansas City |
|---|---|
| League | MLS |
| Division | Western Conference |
| Location | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Sporting Park |
| Official Website | Visit Sporting Kansas City |
Sporting Kansas City Color Codes
The official Sporting Kansas City color names confirmed by club-published materials are Sporting Blue and Dark Indigo Blue. The club’s official rebrand announcement describes the Sporting Kansas City crest as using Sporting Blue lines separated by Dark Indigo Blue lines, and also identifies Sporting Blue as the primary team color. The table below lists practical color references for HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone use. Where exact Pantone, RGB or CMYK values are not officially published by the club in accessible official materials, the value is clearly marked as either “Not officially published” or “Best available estimate.”
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Blue | Not officially published | #91C4EA | 145, 196, 234 | Best available estimate: 38, 16, 0, 8 |
| Dark Indigo Blue | Not officially published | #002F6C | 0, 47, 108 | Best available estimate: 100, 56, 0, 58 |
| White | Not officially published | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Official Color Source Notes
Sporting Kansas City’s official site confirms that the club rebranded from the Kansas City Wizards to Sporting Kansas City on November 17, 2010, introducing new marks, colors and uniforms. The club’s rebrand announcement states that the left side of the crest contains six Sporting Blue lines separated by five Dark Indigo Blue lines, and that Sporting Blue is the team’s primary color.
The club has continued to describe modern Sporting Kansas City kits using the same Sporting Blue and Dark Indigo color language. For example, official kit releases have described the club’s hoop stripes and uniform elements using Sporting Blue and Dark Indigo, reinforcing those names as the primary brand color references.
Because the currently accessible official club and MLS pages confirm the color names but do not publish a complete technical color specification table for Pantone, RGB and CMYK, this article does not present Pantone values as official. The HEX and RGB values above should be treated as practical digital references, while CMYK values should be treated as print estimates unless confirmed through an official brand guide supplied by the club.
How to Use Sporting Kansas City Colors
You can use the Sporting Kansas City 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 personal projects, fan graphics and editorial sports content, these values can help keep designs visually consistent with the Sporting Kansas City identity. For commercial products, merchandise, sponsorship assets, advertising or official club-related branding, always review the club’s official trademark and usage requirements before publishing or selling any design.
Sporting Kansas City HEX Color Codes
The main Sporting Kansas City HEX color codes are #91C4EA, #002F6C and #FFFFFF. These values are commonly used in web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references.
| Color Name | HEX Code | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting Blue | #91C4EA | Primary backgrounds, jersey-inspired graphics, headings and accent blocks |
| Dark Indigo Blue | #002F6C | Dark backgrounds, contrast elements, text accents and stripe details |
| White | #FFFFFF | Text, negative space, contrast, borders and clean layout areas |
Sporting Kansas City RGB Color Codes
The Sporting Kansas City 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 |
|---|---|
| Sporting Blue | 145, 196, 234 |
| Dark Indigo Blue | 0, 47, 108 |
| White | 255, 255, 255 |
Sporting Kansas City CMYK Color Codes
The Sporting Kansas City 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, ink profile and production method, always test colors before final production.
The CMYK values in this guide are best available estimates based on the listed digital color references. They should not be treated as official club-published CMYK specifications.
| Color Name | CMYK Code | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting Blue | 38, 16, 0, 8 | Best available estimate |
| Dark Indigo Blue | 100, 56, 0, 58 | Best available estimate |
| White | 0, 0, 0, 0 | Standard print reference for white |
Sporting Kansas City Pantone Colors
Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent color matching across professional print and branding materials. However, accessible official Sporting Kansas City and MLS sources confirm the club’s color names but do not publish a complete official Pantone table for the team colors.
For that reason, the Pantone values for Sporting Blue, Dark Indigo Blue and White are listed as “Not officially published” in this guide. If you are preparing professional print, apparel, signage or commercial merchandise, request the latest official brand assets directly from Sporting Kansas City or use a professional color-matching workflow with approved club artwork.
Design Tips for Sporting Kansas City Colors
Use Sporting Blue as the primary visual anchor
Sporting Blue is the club’s primary color and works well for hero sections, large background areas, callout blocks, jersey-inspired graphics and fan content.
Use Dark Indigo Blue for contrast
Dark Indigo Blue provides strong contrast against Sporting Blue and White. It is useful for headings, buttons, borders, dark sections, stripes and layouts that need a stronger visual base.
Use White for clarity and readability
White helps balance the two blue tones and improves readability in digital layouts. It is especially useful for text, spacing, cards, tables and clean editorial designs.
Test accessibility before publishing
When using Sporting Blue as a background, test text contrast carefully. Dark Indigo Blue or very dark text may work better than white text on some light-blue backgrounds, depending on font size and layout.
FAQ About Sporting Kansas City Color Codes
What are the official Sporting Kansas City colors?
The official Sporting Kansas City color names confirmed by club-published materials are Sporting Blue and Dark Indigo Blue. White is also used as a core supporting color in the team’s visual identity.
What is the HEX code for Sporting Kansas City colors?
The main Sporting Kansas City HEX codes are #91C4EA, #002F6C and #FFFFFF. HEX codes are ideal for websites, HTML, CSS and digital design projects.
What is the RGB code for Sporting Blue?
The practical RGB reference for Sporting Blue is 145, 196, 234. This value is useful for digital graphics, websites, presentations and screen-based design.
What is the RGB code for Dark Indigo Blue?
The practical RGB reference for Dark Indigo Blue is 0, 47, 108. This darker blue is useful for contrast, typography, backgrounds, stripes and visual accents.
Are Sporting Kansas City Pantone colors officially published?
Accessible official Sporting Kansas City and MLS sources confirm the color names Sporting Blue and Dark Indigo Blue, but a complete official Pantone table was not available from those sources. Pantone values should therefore be treated as not officially published unless supplied directly by the club.
Are the Sporting Kansas City CMYK values official?
No. The CMYK values in this guide are best available estimates based on the listed digital color references. For professional print work, use approved artwork or request official production specifications from the club.
Can I use Sporting Kansas City colors for my own design project?
You can use Sporting Kansas City 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 Sporting Kansas City brand information?
You can verify team and brand information through official sources such as the Sporting Kansas City website and MLSsoccer.com. Useful official pages include the club website, the Sporting Kansas City brand history page, the club’s rebrand announcement and official kit release pages.
