Overview
- The Akron Zips athletics identity uses blue and gold as its official colors, with white included as a supporting color for logos, uniforms and branded backgrounds.
- This guide provides the current official Pantone references plus the best verified or clearly labeled HEX, RGB and CMYK values available from official Akron sources.
- These color references are useful for websites, presentations, digital graphics, print layouts, fan content and accurate Akron Zips brand research.
Akron Zips Team Information
| Team Name | Akron Zips |
|---|---|
| League | Other — NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | Mid-American Conference (MAC) |
| Location | Akron, Ohio |
| Home Stadium / Arena | InfoCision Stadium – Summa Health Field |
| Official Website | Visit Akron Zips |
Akron Zips Color Codes
The official Akron Zips colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. The table below lists the best available color values for HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone references.
Source and accuracy note: The current Akron Athletics Style Guide identifies blue and gold as the official colors and specifies Pantone 282, Pantone 4525 and white for the athletics visual identity. It does not publish current HEX, RGB or CMYK values. The blue digital and process values below come from the official 2018 Akron Athletics Brand Guide, which used the same Pantone 282 blue. The gold digital values are labeled as a best available estimate sampled from the official 2022 guide and are not an official production specification.
Brand-guide distinction: The University’s general 2025 brand palette uses Buchtel Blue and Prezi Gold, but the athletics-specific guide assigns Pantone 282 and Pantone 4525 to the Akron Zips visual identity. This article follows the athletics guide for team-color references.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Blue | Pantone 282 | #041E42 — legacy official digital value | 4, 30, 66 — legacy official digital value | 100, 90, 13, 68 — legacy official print value |
| Akron Gold | Pantone 4525 | Best available estimate: #C6B784 | Best available estimate: 198, 183, 132 | Best available estimate: 0, 8, 33, 22 |
| White | Not officially published | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
For color-critical printing, use Pantone 282 and Pantone 4525 rather than relying on a screen preview or an estimated conversion. The official athletics guide specifically warns that computer and smartphone displays may not reproduce Pantone colors accurately.
How to Use Akron Zips Colors
You can use the Akron Zips 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.
Use Akron Blue as the strongest foundation color, pair Akron Gold with it for team-specific contrast, and use white to preserve clarity and legibility. For official merchandise, commercial branding or logo reproduction, follow the athletics licensing rules and use approved artwork rather than rebuilding a logo from color values alone.
Akron Zips HEX Color Codes
The main Akron Zips HEX color codes are #041E42, #C6B784 and #FFFFFF. The blue value is a legacy official digital specification associated with the still-current Pantone 282. The gold value is a best available estimate from the current official athletics guide because Akron does not publish a current official gold HEX code in that guide. These values are useful in web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references.
Akron Zips RGB Color Codes
The Akron Zips RGB color codes are 4, 30, 66 for blue; an estimated 198, 183, 132 for gold; and 255, 255, 255 for white. RGB values 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.
Akron Zips CMYK Color Codes
The Akron Zips CMYK color codes are 100, 90, 13, 68 for the legacy official Pantone 282 blue conversion; an estimated 0, 8, 33, 22 for gold; and 0, 0, 0, 0 for white. CMYK values 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 coating, always test colors before final production and use Pantone references for color-critical work.
Akron Zips Pantone Colors
The current official Akron Zips athletics Pantone colors are Pantone 282 for blue and Pantone 4525 for gold. White is shown as part of the approved athletics color system, but the guide does not assign it a Pantone number. Pantone values are the preferred reference when designers need consistent color matching across professional print, uniforms, signage and branded materials.
Older Akron Athletics materials may list Pantone 871 or Pantone 7503 for gold. Those references appeared in the 2018 athletics guide, while the 2022 athletics guide specifies Pantone 4525. For current Akron Zips athletics work, Pantone 4525 is the more relevant official gold reference.
FAQ About Akron Zips Color Codes
What are the official Akron Zips colors?
The official Akron Zips colors are blue and gold. The current athletics style guide specifies Pantone 282 for blue and Pantone 4525 for gold, while white is included as a supporting color in the approved athletics identity.
What is the HEX code for Akron Zips colors?
The main Akron Zips HEX references are #041E42 for blue, a best available estimate of #C6B784 for gold and #FFFFFF for white. The current athletics guide does not officially publish HEX values, so the gold code should not be treated as an official specification.
Why do some websites list different Akron Zips gold codes?
Different values often come from older Akron brand guides, generic Pantone conversion tools or the University’s separate institutional palette. The current athletics-specific guide uses Pantone 4525 for gold, so older Pantone 871 or Pantone 7503 references should be treated as historical rather than current.
Are the University of Akron institutional colors the same as the Akron Zips athletics colors?
Not exactly. The 2025 general University brand guide lists Buchtel Blue and Prezi Gold, while the 2022 athletics guide lists Pantone 282 and Pantone 4525 for the Zips visual identity. Team-focused projects should follow the athletics-specific guide.
Which Akron Zips color format should I use?
Use HEX for websites and CSS, RGB for screens and video, CMYK for ordinary process-print planning, and Pantone 282 or Pantone 4525 when accurate professional color matching is required.
Can I use Akron Zips colors for my own design project?
You can use Akron Zips 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. Color codes alone do not grant permission to use Akron trademarks, logos or wordmarks.
