Overview
- The official East Carolina Pirates colors are purple and gold; black and white are accent colors rather than official core colors.
- This guide includes the team-specific HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone values published in ECU Athletics branding materials.
- These references are useful for websites, presentations, social graphics, print layouts, fan content and brand-consistent design planning.
East Carolina Pirates Team Information
| Team Name | East Carolina Pirates |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | American Conference |
| Location | Greenville, North Carolina |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit East Carolina Pirates |
East Carolina Pirates Color Codes
The official East Carolina Pirates colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. The table below lists the team-specific color values published in the 2023 ECU Athletics Style Guidelines. Purple and gold are the official colors; black is included only as an approved accent color.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Purple | PMS 268 C / PMS 268 U | #582C83 | 88, 44, 131 | 82, 98, 0, 12 |
| ECU Gold | PMS 109 U (uncoated); PMS 123 C (coated) | #FFC700 (uncoated); #FFC72C (coated) | 255, 199, 0 (uncoated); 255, 199, 44 (coated) | 0, 11, 96, 0 (uncoated); 0, 22, 83, 0 (coated) |
| Black (accent, not an official core color) | Not officially published | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 | 75, 68, 67, 90 |
Official source note: This article prioritizes the team-specific 2023 ECU Athletics Style Guidelines. ECU’s university-wide brand page and trademark licensing page publish slightly different digital and print formulas. Because this page covers the Pirates athletics identity, the athletics guide values are used above. Designers producing official or licensed materials should confirm the required specification with ECU before production.
How to Use East Carolina Pirates Colors
You can use the East Carolina Pirates 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 most digital Pirates-themed layouts, use ECU Purple as the dominant brand color and ECU Gold for highlights, calls to action, borders or key statistics. Use black or white only as supporting contrast. For print, choose the gold formula that matches the production method: PMS 109 U for uncoated paper and PMS 123 C for coated paper. The athletics guide also directs apparel, equipment and other non-paper applications to match PMS 109 U.
East Carolina Pirates HEX Color Codes
The primary East Carolina Pirates HEX color codes are #582C83 for ECU Purple and #FFC700 for the uncoated or non-paper gold reference. The official coated-paper gold reference is #FFC72C. Black uses #000000 as an accent value, but it is not an official core team color. These values are useful in HTML, CSS, website components, digital graphics and online branding references.
East Carolina Pirates RGB Color Codes
The East Carolina Pirates RGB color codes are useful for screen-based designs, including social media posts, digital banners, video graphics and presentation slides. ECU Purple is RGB 88, 44, 131. ECU Gold is RGB 255, 199, 0 for the uncoated reference and RGB 255, 199, 44 for the coated-paper reference. Black is RGB 0, 0, 0 when an accent is needed.
East Carolina Pirates CMYK Color Codes
The East Carolina Pirates CMYK color codes are most useful for printed materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and merchandise mockups. ECU Purple is CMYK 82, 98, 0, 12. ECU Gold is CMYK 0, 11, 96, 0 for uncoated stock and CMYK 0, 22, 83, 0 for coated stock. The athletics guide lists black as CMYK 75, 68, 67, 90. Because print output can vary by printer, paper, ink and color profile, always request a proof before final production.
East Carolina Pirates Pantone Colors
The official East Carolina Pirates Pantone colors are PMS 268 C or PMS 268 U for purple, PMS 109 U for gold on uncoated paper and PMS 123 C for gold on coated paper. Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent color matching across professional print, apparel, equipment and branding materials. The team-specific guide does not publish a Pantone number for black, so it is listed as “Not officially published” rather than assigned an unofficial match.
FAQ About East Carolina Pirates Color Codes
What are the official East Carolina Pirates colors?
The official East Carolina Pirates colors are purple and gold. ECU Athletics explicitly identifies black and white as accent colors, not official core colors. Purple and gold are used throughout the Pirates athletics identity, including uniforms, approved marks, digital assets and venue branding.
What is the HEX code for East Carolina Pirates colors?
The team-specific ECU Athletics guide lists #582C83 for purple, #FFC700 for the uncoated gold reference and #FFC72C for the coated-paper gold reference. Black is #000000 when used as an accent. For a website or screen design, use the purple and gold values from the athletics guide consistently rather than mixing them with the separate university-wide formulas.
Can I use East Carolina Pirates colors for my own design project?
You can use the color values as design references, but colors alone do not grant permission to use ECU names, logos, wordmarks or other protected brand elements. Personal fan content and non-commercial projects should still avoid implying official endorsement. For merchandise, advertising, sponsorships, commercial work or official branding, review ECU’s trademark licensing requirements and obtain approval when required.
