Overview
- The San José State Spartans’ official primary athletics colors are SJSU Athletics Blue and SJSU Athletics Gold, with Cool Gray, black and white designated as supporting colors.
- This guide includes the officially published HEX, CMYK and Pantone references, plus decimal RGB values derived exactly from the official HEX codes.
- These color references are useful for websites, graphics, presentations, print layouts, fan content and brand research, while official commercial use remains subject to university trademark and licensing rules.
San José State Spartans Team Information
| Team Name | San José State Spartans |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | Mountain West Conference |
| Location | San José, California |
| Home Stadium / Arena | CEFCU Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit San José State Spartans |
San José State Spartans Color Codes
The official San José State Spartans colors are commonly used across athletics branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. The San José State Athletics Branding & Style Guide identifies SJSU Athletics Blue and SJSU Athletics Gold as primary colors and Cool Gray plus black and white as supporting colors. For this football-focused reference, the athletics guide takes precedence over the university-wide communications palette, which publishes different blue and gold specifications. The table below therefore uses the athletics-specific official HEX, CMYK and Pantone values. The decimal RGB triplets are exact conversions from the official HEX codes because the athletics guide labels the entries “Web/HTML/RGB” but does not separately publish decimal RGB numbers.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJSU Athletics Blue | PMS 286 C | #0038A8 | 0, 56, 168 | 100, 86, 0, 0 |
| SJSU Athletics Gold | PMS 1235 C | #FFB81A | 255, 184, 26 | 0, 33, 100, 0 |
| Cool Gray (supporting color) | PMS 4 C, 5 C, 6 C or 7 C | #AAAAAA | 170, 170, 170 | 35, 28, 28, 0 |
How to Use San José State Spartans Colors
You can use the San José State Spartans 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 Athletics Blue and Gold as the dominant team colors and Cool Gray as a supporting neutral. Maintain strong contrast for readability, avoid altering official marks and consult San José State’s licensing or brand-permission guidance before using team trademarks in merchandise, sponsorships or other commercial work.
San José State Spartans HEX Color Codes
The main San José State Spartans HEX color codes are #0038A8 for SJSU Athletics Blue, #FFB81A for SJSU Athletics Gold and #AAAAAA for the supporting Cool Gray. These values are the athletics-specific web references and are commonly used in HTML, CSS, digital graphics, presentation themes and online branding references. Black and white are also approved supporting colors, but the official athletics guide does not assign special nonstandard HEX values to them.
San José State Spartans RGB Color Codes
The San José State Spartans RGB color codes are 0, 56, 168 for Athletics Blue; 255, 184, 26 for Athletics Gold; and 170, 170, 170 for Cool Gray. These decimal RGB values are exact mathematical conversions of the official athletics HEX codes rather than separately published RGB triplets. They are useful for screen-based designs, including social media posts, digital banners, video graphics and presentation slides.
San José State Spartans CMYK Color Codes
The officially published San José State Spartans CMYK values are 100, 86, 0, 0 for Athletics Blue; 0, 33, 100, 0 for Athletics Gold; and 35, 28, 28, 0 for Cool Gray. CMYK codes 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 and confirm licensing requirements before final production.
San José State Spartans Pantone Colors
The official San José State Athletics Pantone references are PMS 286 C for Athletics Blue and PMS 1235 C for Athletics Gold. The athletics guide lists PMS 4 C, 5 C, 6 C and 7 C as acceptable Cool Gray supporting references rather than specifying a single gray Pantone. Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent spot-color matching across professional print, uniforms, signage and branded materials.
FAQ About San José State Spartans Color Codes
What are the official San José State Spartans colors?
The official primary San José State Athletics colors are SJSU Athletics Blue and SJSU Athletics Gold. Cool Gray, black and white are official supporting colors. For football and athletics design work, use the athletics-specific palette rather than the different university-wide communications color values.
What is the HEX code for San José State Spartans colors?
The main San José State Spartans HEX codes are #0038A8 for Athletics Blue, #FFB81A for Athletics Gold and #AAAAAA for the supporting Cool Gray. HEX codes are ideal for websites, HTML, CSS and digital design projects.
Can I use San José State Spartans colors for my own design project?
You can use the San José State Spartans color codes as design references for personal projects, editorial content and fan-related work. However, team names, logos, uniforms and other brand elements may be protected trademarks. For commercial use, merchandise, advertising, sponsorships or anything presented as official, review San José State’s current usage guidelines and obtain any required permission or license before publishing or selling the design.
