Overview
- The Old Dominion Monarchs athletics palette is led by Monarch Blue and Hudson Blue, with Gray / Metallic serving as an official secondary support color.
- This guide includes the officially published HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone references from the current Old Dominion Athletics Brand Guide.
- These color values are useful for websites, graphics, presentations, print layouts, fan content and accurate brand-reference work.
Old Dominion Monarchs Team Information
| Team Name | Old Dominion Monarchs |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | Sun Belt Conference, East Division |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit Old Dominion Monarchs |
Old Dominion Monarchs Color Codes
The official Old Dominion Monarchs colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. The table below lists the color values published in the official Old Dominion Athletics Brand Guide. Monarch Blue and Hudson Blue are identified as primary athletics colors, while Gray / Metallic is identified as a secondary color.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Blue | PMS 540 C | #043657 | 4, 54, 87 | 100, 77, 38, 36 |
| Hudson Blue | PMS 283 C | #98C5EA | 152, 197, 234 | 38, 11, 0, 0 |
| Gray / Metallic | PMS Gray 429 C / Metallic 877 C | #828A8F | 130, 130, 143 | 52, 40, 37, 3 |
The official NCAA school profile describes Old Dominion’s colors more generally as slate blue, sky blue and silver. For precise design work, this article follows the more specific names and numerical values in the current ODU Athletics Brand Guide. The guide combines Gray 429 C and Metallic 877 C in one secondary-color entry; the published HEX, RGB and CMYK values are the official digital and process-print references shown for that entry, while Metallic 877 C is a spot metallic ink reference.
How to Use Old Dominion Monarchs Colors
You can use the Old Dominion Monarchs 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 and CSS, RGB values are useful for screens and digital design, while CMYK values are mainly used for four-color print projects. For the strongest visual connection to the athletics brand, lead with Monarch Blue, use Hudson Blue as a lighter complementary color and reserve Gray / Metallic for supporting details, borders, typography or neutral accents.
For accessibility, check text-and-background contrast before publishing. White text generally has stronger contrast on Monarch Blue than on Hudson Blue, while dark text is usually more readable on Hudson Blue. Color alone should not be used to communicate important information; add labels, icons, patterns or other visual cues when designing charts, buttons or status indicators.
Old Dominion Monarchs HEX Color Codes
The main Old Dominion Monarchs HEX color codes are #043657, #98C5EA and #828A8F. Use #043657 for Monarch Blue, #98C5EA for Hudson Blue and #828A8F for the official Gray / Metallic digital reference. These values are appropriate for HTML, CSS, SVG graphics, presentation themes and other screen-based branding references. When writing CSS, keep the number sign before each six-character code.
Old Dominion Monarchs RGB Color Codes
The Old Dominion Monarchs RGB color codes are useful for screen-based designs, including social media posts, digital banners, video graphics and presentation slides. Monarch Blue is RGB 4, 54, 87; Hudson Blue is RGB 152, 197, 234; and Gray / Metallic is RGB 130, 130, 143. RGB values define how red, green and blue light combine to display each team color on digital screens. Because screens vary in brightness, calibration and color gamut, minor visual differences can occur even when the correct values are used.
Old Dominion Monarchs CMYK Color Codes
The Old Dominion Monarchs CMYK color codes are most useful for printed materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and merchandise mockups. Monarch Blue is CMYK 100, 77, 38, 36; Hudson Blue is CMYK 38, 11, 0, 0; and Gray / Metallic is CMYK 52, 40, 37, 3. These are the four-color process values published by ODU Athletics. Because print output can vary by printer, paper, coating, ink profile and press conditions, request a proof and test critical colors before final production.
Old Dominion Monarchs Pantone Colors
The officially published Old Dominion Monarchs Pantone references are PMS 540 C for Monarch Blue, PMS 283 C for Hudson Blue and PMS Gray 429 C or Metallic 877 C for the Gray / Metallic secondary color. Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent color matching across professional print and branding materials. The letter “C” indicates a coated-paper Pantone reference. Metallic 877 C requires a metallic spot ink and should not be expected to look metallic when replaced by ordinary RGB, HEX or CMYK values.
FAQ About Old Dominion Monarchs Color Codes
What are the official Old Dominion Monarchs colors?
The current Old Dominion Athletics Brand Guide identifies Monarch Blue and Hudson Blue as the primary athletics colors. Gray / Metallic, black and white are listed as secondary colors. For a concise three-color design palette, use Monarch Blue, Hudson Blue and Gray / Metallic. The NCAA school profile uses the broader labels slate blue, sky blue and silver, but the ODU Athletics guide provides the more precise brand names and production codes.
What is the HEX code for Old Dominion Monarchs colors?
The main Old Dominion Monarchs HEX codes are #043657 for Monarch Blue, #98C5EA for Hudson Blue and #828A8F for Gray / Metallic. The official athletics guide also lists #000000 for black and #FFFFFF for white as secondary colors. HEX codes are ideal for websites, HTML, CSS and digital design projects.
Can I use Old Dominion Monarchs colors for my own design project?
You can use Old Dominion Monarchs color codes as references for personal design work, fan content and non-commercial projects. Color values themselves can be used as technical references, but Old Dominion names, logos, marks and other brand identifiers may be protected. For commercial products, merchandise, sponsorship materials or anything that could imply official affiliation, review the university’s athletics licensing information and obtain any required authorization before publishing or selling the design.
