Overview
- The Kennesaw State Owls’ official primary brand colors are black and gold, while white is an approved supporting color used for contrast and logo applications.
- This guide includes officially published HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone references from Kennesaw State’s current color guidelines.
- These values are useful for websites, presentations, digital graphics, print projects, fan content and brand-reference work.
Kennesaw State Owls Team Information
| Team Name | Kennesaw State Owls |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | Conference USA |
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit Kennesaw State Owls |
Kennesaw State Owls Color Codes
The official Kennesaw State Owls colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. Kennesaw State’s official brand guidance identifies black and gold as the primary colors. White is included below as an approved supporting color, not as a third co-primary team color. The table lists the officially published color values available from the university.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSU Gold | Pantone 123 C for coated print and paper; Pantone 1235 for fabrics, plastics and merchandise | #FFC629 | 255, 196, 44 | 0, 24, 92, 0 |
| Black | Pantone Black C | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 100 |
| White (Supporting Color) | Pantone White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Official-source note: Kennesaw State’s athletics traditions page and current university brand guidelines both identify black and gold as the core colors. The current guide publishes two Pantone references for gold because the recommended match depends on the production material: Pantone 123 C for coated print and paper, and Pantone 1235 for fabrics, plastics, metal and merchandise applications.
How to Use Kennesaw State Owls Colors
You can use the Kennesaw State Owls 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 brand-faithful layouts, make black and gold visually dominant and use white mainly for contrast, negative space or one-color logo applications. The university recommends checking physical proofs for professional print work because coated paper, fabric, plastic, metal, ink and production profiles can change the appearance of gold.
Kennesaw State Owls HEX Color Codes
The main Kennesaw State Owls HEX color codes are #FFC629 for KSU Gold, #000000 for Black and #FFFFFF for the approved White supporting color. These values are officially published by Kennesaw State and are suitable for web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references.
Kennesaw State Owls RGB Color Codes
The Kennesaw State Owls RGB color codes are 255, 196, 44 for KSU Gold; 0, 0, 0 for Black; 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.
Kennesaw State Owls CMYK Color Codes
The officially published Kennesaw State Owls CMYK values are 0, 24, 92, 0 for KSU Gold; 0, 0, 0, 100 for Black; and 0, 0, 0, 0 for White. These references are most useful for flyers, posters, brochures and merchandise mockups, but final output should always be proofed with the intended printer, paper, ink and material.
Kennesaw State Owls Pantone Colors
Kennesaw State officially specifies Pantone 123 C for gold on coated print and paper, Pantone 1235 for gold on fabrics, plastics and merchandise, Pantone Black C for black, and Pantone White for white. The two gold references are not a conflict: the official guide assigns them to different production uses so designers can achieve a closer physical color match.
FAQ About Kennesaw State Owls Color Codes
What are the official Kennesaw State Owls colors?
The official primary Kennesaw State Owls colors are black and gold. White is also included in the university’s approved primary palette as a supporting color for contrast and logo use, but Kennesaw State describes black and gold as the main colors tied to its primary identity.
What is the HEX code for Kennesaw State Owls colors?
The main Kennesaw State Owls HEX codes are #FFC629 for gold and #000000 for black. The approved white supporting color is #FFFFFF. These values come from Kennesaw State’s official color guidelines.
Which Pantone gold should I use for Kennesaw State?
Use Pantone 123 C for coated paper and conventional print applications. Use Pantone 1235 when matching gold on fabrics, plastics, metal or licensed merchandise. The university recommends requesting physical proofs for production work.
Are the Kennesaw State Owls colors the same as the university colors?
Yes. Official athletics materials identify the Owls with Kennesaw State’s black-and-gold identity, and the university’s current brand guide supplies the published digital and print specifications used in this article.
Is gray an official Kennesaw State Owls color?
Kennesaw State publishes gray as an approved palette color, specifically Pantone 421 C with HEX #B0B3B2, but the current guidelines identify black and gold as the primary colors. Gray should therefore be treated as a supporting or accent color rather than a main Owls team color.
Can I use Kennesaw State Owls colors for my own design project?
You can use Kennesaw State Owls color codes as references for personal designs, fan content and non-commercial projects. Color values themselves are practical design references, but Kennesaw State names, logos, marks and branded merchandise may be protected. For commercial products, official branding or merchandise, review the university’s current trademark licensing and brand-approval requirements before publishing or selling a design.
Where do these color values come from?
The color specifications come from Kennesaw State University’s official Color Guidelines and Logo and Color Guidelines. Team identity, conference membership, location and stadium information are supported by the official Kennesaw State Athletics website and Conference USA.
Official references: Kennesaw State Color Guidelines, Kennesaw State Athletics Traditions, Official Stadium Page and Conference USA.
