Overview
- The primary official Kent State colors are Kent State Blue and Kent State Gold, used throughout university and Golden Flashes branding.
- This guide provides the officially published Pantone, HEX, RGB and CMYK references, while clearly identifying any non-primary supporting color or source inconsistency.
- These values are useful for websites, digital graphics, presentations, print layouts, fan content and brand-reference work.
Kent State Golden Flashes Team Information
| Team Name | Kent State Golden Flashes |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | Mid-American Conference (MAC) |
| Location | Kent, Ohio |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Dix Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit Kent State Golden Flashes |
Kent State Golden Flashes Color Codes
The official Kent State Golden Flashes colors are commonly used across university athletics 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. Kent State Blue and Kent State Gold come from the university’s current official brand swatches page. White is included only as a practical logo-reversal neutral and is not identified by Kent State as a primary brand color.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State Blue | PMS 281 | #003976 | (0, 57, 118) | (100, 72, 0, 38) |
| Kent State Gold | PMS 124 | #EFAB00 | (235, 171, 32), as officially published | (7, 35, 100, 0) |
| White (supporting logo-reversal neutral; not a primary color) | Not officially published | Best available estimate: #FFFFFF | Best available estimate: (255, 255, 255) | Best available estimate: (0, 0, 0, 0) |
Accuracy note: Kent State’s current official swatches page publishes Gold as HEX #EFAB00 and RGB (235, 171, 32), although those two values are not exact mathematical equivalents. This article preserves both values exactly as the official page lists them rather than silently converting one format from the other. An older official logo-variations page also contains legacy web values that differ from the current swatches page, so the current central brand page is used here as the primary reference.
How to Use Kent State Golden Flashes Colors
You can use the Kent State Golden Flashes 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 the strongest brand match, use Kent State Blue and Kent State Gold at full opacity, as directed by the official university brand guidance.
For accessible layouts, check text contrast rather than assuming every blue-and-gold combination is readable. Dark Kent State Blue generally works better as a background behind light text, while Kent State Gold is often more effective as an accent, border, icon or highlight. Do not rely on color alone to communicate meaning in charts, buttons or status indicators.
Kent State Golden Flashes HEX Color Codes
The main Kent State Golden Flashes HEX color codes are #003976 for Kent State Blue and #EFAB00 for Kent State Gold. A standard #FFFFFF white may be used as a practical supporting neutral for reversed marks or layouts, but Kent State does not list white as one of its two primary colors. HEX values are commonly used in web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references.
Kent State Golden Flashes RGB Color Codes
The officially published Kent State Golden Flashes RGB color codes are (0, 57, 118) for Kent State Blue and (235, 171, 32) for Kent State Gold. RGB values are useful for screen-based designs, including social media posts, digital banners, video graphics and presentation slides. Because the official Gold RGB value does not exactly match the published Gold HEX value, use the format specified for your project instead of assuming an automatic conversion will reproduce both official references.
Kent State Golden Flashes CMYK Color Codes
The officially published Kent State Golden Flashes CMYK color codes are (100, 72, 0, 38) for Kent State Blue and (7, 35, 100, 0) for Kent State Gold. CMYK values are most useful for printed materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and merchandise mockups. Because print output can vary by printer, paper, coating, ink set and color profile, request a proof and test colors before final production.
Kent State Golden Flashes Pantone Colors
The official primary Pantone references are PMS 281 for Kent State Blue and PMS 124 for Kent State Gold. Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent spot-color matching across professional print and branding materials. Kent State’s brand resources also mention metallic PMS 873 and PMS 8783, but those are specialty metallic treatments rather than the standard primary blue-and-gold palette. No official Pantone specification was found for the supporting white reference.
FAQ About Kent State Golden Flashes Color Codes
What are the official Kent State Golden Flashes colors?
The official primary Kent State Golden Flashes colors are Kent State Blue and Kent State Gold. Kent State’s official brand page identifies them as PMS 281 and PMS 124. White can support reversed logos and layouts, but it is not listed as a primary Kent State color.
What is the HEX code for Kent State Golden Flashes colors?
The main Kent State Golden Flashes HEX codes are #003976 for Kent State Blue and #EFAB00 for Kent State Gold. A standard #FFFFFF white is sometimes useful as a supporting neutral, but it is not one of the university’s two official primary colors.
Why does the official Kent State Gold RGB value not match its HEX code exactly?
The current official Kent State swatches page lists Gold as HEX #EFAB00 and RGB (235, 171, 32). Those values are not exact equivalents when converted mathematically. To avoid presenting an unofficial correction as official, this guide reproduces both published values and recommends using the value associated with the required output format.
Is Kent State Blue the same as navy blue?
Kent State Blue is a dark blue and may be described informally as navy, but the official brand name is Kent State Blue. For accurate design work, use PMS 281, HEX #003976, RGB (0, 57, 118) or CMYK (100, 72, 0, 38) instead of selecting a generic navy swatch.
Which conference does Kent State football play in?
Kent State football competes in the Mid-American Conference at the NCAA Division I FBS level. The Mid-American Conference’s official Kent State page links to the university’s official athletics site.
Where do the Kent State Golden Flashes play home football games?
The Kent State Golden Flashes play home football games at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio. The venue is identified as the home of Kent State football on the university’s official Dix Stadium facility page.
Can I use Kent State Golden Flashes colors for my own design project?
You can use Kent State Golden Flashes color codes as references for personal design work, fan content and non-commercial projects. Color values alone do not grant permission to use protected team names, logos, uniforms or other trademarks. For commercial use, merchandise or official-looking branding, review Kent State’s current licensing, trademark and brand-usage requirements before publishing or selling a design.
