Overview
- The Massachusetts Minutemen use maroon and white as their official athletics colors, with black approved as a secondary accent color.
- This guide includes the best official Massachusetts Minutemen HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone references available from UMass sources.
- These color codes are useful for websites, presentations, digital graphics, print projects, fan content and brand-reference work.
Massachusetts Minutemen Team Information
| Team Name | Massachusetts Minutemen |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | Mid-American Conference (MAC) |
| Location | Amherst, Massachusetts |
| Home Stadium / Arena | McGuirk Alumni Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit Massachusetts Minutemen |
Massachusetts Minutemen Color Codes
The official Massachusetts Minutemen colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. UMass athletics-specific materials identify maroon and white as the team colors and include black as a secondary color. The current UMass Athletics Official Style Guide uses Pantone Red 202 C and HEX #881C1C for maroon. An older 2003 athletics announcement cited PMS 201, so the newer athletics brand guide is used here. The table below lists the official athletics-guide values for HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone where published.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Maroon | Pantone Red 202 C | #881C1C | 136, 28, 28 | 28, 98, 98, 32 |
| White | Not officially published | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Black | Pantone Process Black C | #27251F | 39, 37, 31 | 0, 0, 0, 100 |
Accuracy note: UMass Amherst’s current university-wide brand page describes maroon and black as core institutional colors, while athletics-specific publications identify maroon and white as the team colors. Because this article covers the Massachusetts Minutemen football program, the athletics-specific guidance is prioritized, and black is listed as a secondary accent rather than a primary team color.
How to Use Massachusetts Minutemen Colors
You can use the Massachusetts Minutemen 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 maroon as the dominant identity color, white for contrast and open space, and black as a supporting accent. For licensed merchandise, sponsorship creative or official institutional communications, follow current UMass trademark and brand-approval requirements.
Massachusetts Minutemen HEX Color Codes
The main Massachusetts Minutemen HEX color codes are #881C1C for UMass Maroon, #FFFFFF for White and #27251F for Black. These values are used in the official athletics style guide and are suitable for web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references.
Massachusetts Minutemen RGB Color Codes
The Massachusetts Minutemen RGB color codes are 136, 28, 28 for UMass Maroon; 255, 255, 255 for White; and 39, 37, 31 for Black. These 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.
Massachusetts Minutemen CMYK Color Codes
The Massachusetts Minutemen CMYK color codes published in the athletics style guide are 28, 98, 98, 32 for UMass Maroon; 0, 0, 0, 0 for White; and 0, 0, 0, 100 for Black. These values are most useful for printed materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and merchandise mockups. Because print output can vary by printer, paper, ink and color profile, request a physical proof before final production.
Massachusetts Minutemen Pantone Colors
The official athletics-guide Pantone reference for UMass Maroon is Pantone Red 202 C, while Black is listed as Pantone Process Black C. A separate Pantone reference for White is not officially published. Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent color matching across professional print and branding materials. The older PMS 201 reference found in a 2003 athletics announcement should be treated as superseded by the newer athletics style guide.
FAQ About Massachusetts Minutemen Color Codes
What are the official Massachusetts Minutemen colors?
The official Massachusetts Minutemen athletics colors are maroon and white. Black is included in the UMass Athletics Official Style Guide as a secondary color and is commonly used as an accent in logos and supporting graphics.
What is the HEX code for Massachusetts Minutemen colors?
The main Massachusetts Minutemen HEX codes are #881C1C for UMass Maroon, #FFFFFF for White and #27251F for Black. HEX codes are ideal for websites, HTML, CSS and digital design projects.
What Pantone color is UMass Maroon?
The current UMass Athletics Official Style Guide identifies UMass Maroon as Pantone Red 202 C. Although an older official athletics announcement referenced PMS 201, the newer athletics-specific guide is the preferred source.
Are the Massachusetts Minutemen colors the same as the UMass Amherst university colors?
They overlap but are described differently by the official sources. Athletics materials identify maroon and white as the team colors, with black as a secondary color. The university-wide brand system emphasizes maroon and black as its core institutional palette. For football-related creative work, use the athletics-specific guidance.
Which Massachusetts Minutemen color should be used as the primary design color?
UMass Maroon should normally be the dominant identity color. White provides strong contrast and improves readability, while black works best as a supporting accent. Maintain sufficient contrast for text, buttons and other functional website elements.
Can I use Massachusetts Minutemen colors for my own design project?
You can use Massachusetts Minutemen color codes for personal design references, fan content and non-commercial projects. For commercial use, merchandise, sponsorships or official branding, check UMass Athletics and university trademark guidelines before publishing, distributing or selling any design.
