Overview
- The official Southern Miss Golden Eagles colors are black and gold, with black providing contrast and gold serving as the program’s defining brand color.
- This guide includes the officially published HEX, CMYK and Pantone references, plus clearly labeled RGB values derived from the approved web colors.
- These values are useful for websites, presentations, digital graphics, print layouts, fan content and accurate Southern Miss brand reference.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Team Information
| Team Name | Southern Miss Golden Eagles |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | Sun Belt Conference, West Division |
| Location | Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Carlisle-Faulkner Field at M.M. Roberts Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit Southern Miss Golden Eagles |
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Color Codes
The official Southern Miss Golden Eagles colors are commonly used across team 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. Southern Miss officially publishes black and gold as its colors and provides two approved web HEX options for gold. RGB values below are mathematical conversions of the official HEX codes and are therefore labeled as best available estimates rather than separately published brand specifications.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Not officially published | #000000 | Best available estimate: 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 100 |
| Gold — Approved Web Option 1 | 123 C; 123 CP; 115 UP; 115 U | #FFAB00 | Best available estimate: 255, 171, 0 | 0, 19, 89, 0 |
| Gold — Approved Web Option 2 | 123 C; 123 CP; 115 UP; 115 U | #FFD046 | Best available estimate: 255, 208, 70 | 0, 19, 89, 0 |
Verification note: The official Southern Miss Graphic Standards identify black and gold as the university colors. They publish black as #000000 for web use, gold as either #FFAB00 or #FFD046 for web use, black as K100 for print, gold as C0 M19 Y89 K0, and four Pantone references for gold. The guide does not separately publish RGB values or a Pantone value for black. See the official Southern Miss Graphic Standards.
How to Use Southern Miss Golden Eagles Colors
You can use the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 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 most faithful web reproduction, use one of the two gold HEX values specifically approved in the official brand guide rather than substituting an unrelated yellow or metallic-gold value.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles HEX Color Codes
The main Southern Miss Golden Eagles HEX color codes are #000000, #FFAB00 and #FFD046. Black uses #000000, while the official Southern Miss guide allows either #FFAB00 or #FFD046 for gold on the web. These values are suitable for HTML, CSS, digital graphics, slide decks and online brand-reference projects.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles RGB Color Codes
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles RGB color codes are useful for screen-based designs, including social media posts, digital banners, video graphics and presentation slides. The best available RGB equivalents are 0, 0, 0 for black; 255, 171, 0 for gold based on #FFAB00; and 255, 208, 70 for gold based on #FFD046. These RGB values are direct mathematical conversions of the officially approved HEX codes, but they are not separately published as official RGB specifications in the Southern Miss brand guide.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles CMYK Color Codes
The official Southern Miss Golden Eagles CMYK references are 0, 0, 0, 100 for black and 0, 19, 89, 0 for gold. These values are most useful for printed materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and merchandise mockups. Because print output can vary by printer, paper stock, coating, ink system and color profile, always request a proof and test the result before final production.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Pantone Colors
Southern Miss officially publishes four Pantone references for gold according to printing method and paper type: Pantone 123 C for spot-color ink on coated paper, 123 CP for process-color ink on coated paper, 115 UP for process-color ink on uncoated paper, and 115 U for spot-color ink on uncoated paper. A Pantone value for black is not officially published in the cited guide, so designers should use the official K100 print specification rather than assigning an unsupported Pantone number.
FAQ About Southern Miss Golden Eagles Color Codes
What are the official Southern Miss Golden Eagles colors?
The official Southern Miss Golden Eagles colors are black and gold. The official brand guide provides one black web value and two approved gold web values. White may appear as background space or contrast in designs, but it is not listed as a third official color in the cited Southern Miss Graphic Standards.
What is the HEX code for Southern Miss Golden Eagles colors?
The main Southern Miss Golden Eagles HEX codes are #000000 for black and either #FFAB00 or #FFD046 for gold. Both gold values are officially approved for web use, so the appropriate choice may depend on the specific layout, asset or visual context.
Can I use Southern Miss Golden Eagles colors for my own design project?
You can use Southern Miss Golden Eagles color codes as references for personal projects, fan content, presentations and non-commercial design work. Color values themselves are useful design references, but Southern Miss names, logos and registered marks are protected. For commercial use, merchandise or anything presented as official branding, review the official usage guidelines and obtain any required permission or licensing before publishing or selling the design.
