Overview
- The official Virginia Cavaliers athletics colors are UVA Blue and Cavalier Orange, used across Virginia Athletics branding, uniforms, licensed merchandise and team communications.
- This guide provides the officially published HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone references for both Virginia Cavaliers colors.
- These values are useful for websites, presentations, digital graphics, print projects, fan content and accurate brand reference.
Virginia Cavaliers Team Information
| Team Name | Virginia Cavaliers |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) |
| Location | Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Scott Stadium, officially the Carl Smith Center, home of David A. Harrison III Field |
| Official Website | Visit Virginia Cavaliers |
The NCAA official school profile lists the University of Virginia in Division I, identifies its football program as FBS, and names the Atlantic Coast Conference as its conference. The ACC official school page also lists Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Virginia Cavaliers Color Codes
The official Virginia Cavaliers colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. The table below lists the officially published color values for HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone references.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVA Blue | Pantone 2767 C | #232D4B | 35, 45, 75 | Uncoated: 98, 83, 12, 46; Coated: 87, 70, 22, 44 |
| Cavalier Orange | Pantone 172 C | #F84C1E | 248, 76, 30 | Coated: 0, 82, 98, 0; Uncoated: Not officially published |
Official source note: The University of Virginia athletics brand guide publishes two athletics colors: UVA Blue and Cavalier Orange. It does not publish a third official athletics color.
Important orange distinction: Virginia Athletics uses Cavalier Orange (#F84C1E, Pantone 172 C). The broader University brand uses a different UVA Orange (#E57200, Pantone best match 158 C). For Virginia Cavaliers team graphics, uniforms or athletics-focused content, use Cavalier Orange unless an official project specification directs otherwise.
How to Use Virginia Cavaliers Colors
You can use the Virginia Cavaliers 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 athletics-focused work, pair UVA Blue with Cavalier Orange and preserve strong contrast for readable text. The official guide states that Cavalier Orange is limited to Virginia Athletics and merchandise, and that it should be reproduced in print as a spot color on coated paper. Licensed products and official commercial applications must follow Virginia Athletics trademark and licensing requirements.
Virginia Cavaliers HEX Color Codes
The main Virginia Cavaliers HEX color codes are #232D4B for UVA Blue and #F84C1E for Cavalier Orange. These values are officially published for Virginia Athletics and are suitable for web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online brand references.
Virginia Cavaliers RGB Color Codes
The Virginia Cavaliers RGB color codes are 35, 45, 75 for UVA Blue and 248, 76, 30 for Cavalier Orange. 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.
Virginia Cavaliers CMYK Color Codes
The official coated-paper CMYK values are 87, 70, 22, 44 for UVA Blue and 0, 82, 98, 0 for Cavalier Orange. The official uncoated-paper CMYK value for UVA Blue is 98, 83, 12, 46. An uncoated CMYK formula for Cavalier Orange is not officially published.
CMYK color codes are most useful for printed materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and merchandise mockups. Because print output can vary by printer, paper, ink system and color profile, request a proof before final production. For the closest official Cavalier Orange reproduction, follow the athletics guide’s spot-color recommendation for coated paper.
Virginia Cavaliers Pantone Colors
The official Virginia Athletics Pantone references are Pantone 2767 C for UVA Blue and Pantone 172 C for Cavalier Orange. Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent color matching across professional print, apparel and branding materials.
The broader University color guide describes Pantone 2767 C as the best library match for UVA Blue because UVA uses University-specific ink formulas. For production work, approved vendors should use the official UVA formulas or requested swatches when available rather than relying only on screen previews.
FAQ About Virginia Cavaliers Color Codes
What are the official Virginia Cavaliers colors?
The official Virginia Cavaliers athletics colors are UVA Blue and Cavalier Orange. Virginia’s official athletics traditions page confirms that orange and blue are the University’s athletic colors, while the athletics brand guide provides the exact modern production values.
What is the HEX code for Virginia Cavaliers colors?
The official Virginia Cavaliers HEX codes are #232D4B for UVA Blue and #F84C1E for Cavalier Orange. HEX codes are ideal for websites, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and other screen-based design projects.
What are the Virginia Cavaliers RGB color values?
UVA Blue uses RGB 35, 45, 75, and Cavalier Orange uses RGB 248, 76, 30. These are the values published in the official University of Virginia athletics brand guide.
What are the Virginia Cavaliers Pantone colors?
The Virginia Cavaliers Pantone colors are Pantone 2767 C for UVA Blue and Pantone 172 C for Cavalier Orange. Both references are published on the official UVA athletics brand page.
Is UVA Orange the same as Cavalier Orange?
No. Cavalier Orange is the official athletics color and uses HEX #F84C1E with Pantone 172 C. The general University brand’s UVA Orange uses HEX #E57200 with Pantone best match 158 C. Athletics-focused designs should use Cavalier Orange.
Does Virginia Athletics publish a third official team color?
No third official athletics color is listed in the current University of Virginia athletics brand guide. White, gray and other colors may appear in uniforms or layouts, but they should not be presented as additional official athletics colors without a specific official specification.
Why are two CMYK values listed for UVA Blue?
The official guide provides separate UVA Blue CMYK formulas for uncoated and coated print production. Paper finish affects color appearance, so designers should use the formula that matches the intended print stock and confirm the result with a physical proof.
Can I use Virginia Cavaliers colors for my own design project?
You can use Virginia Cavaliers color codes as references for personal projects, fan content and non-commercial designs. For commercial use, merchandise, sponsorship materials or any design that uses official logos and marks, review Virginia Athletics licensing and trademark requirements before publishing, manufacturing or selling the work.
What is the official home stadium of Virginia Cavaliers football?
Virginia Cavaliers football plays at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia. The official facility name is the Carl Smith Center, home of David A. Harrison III Field at Scott Stadium.
