Overview
- Athletic Club is best known for its red and white identity, traditionally paired with black shorts and socks.
- This guide includes HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone references, with clear notes where official technical color values have not been published.
- These colors are useful for design projects, websites, presentations, fan content and brand reference work related to Athletic Club.
Athletic Club Team Information
| Team Name | Athletic Club |
|---|---|
| League | LALIGA EA SPORTS |
| Division | Spanish top-flight football |
| Location | Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain |
| Home Stadium / Arena | San Mamés |
| Official Website | Visit Athletic Club |
Athletic Club Color Codes
The official Athletic Club identity is strongly associated with red and white shirts, with black also forming part of the club’s classic kit identity. Athletic Club’s official San Mamés history content explains that the team debuted the red and white kit in 1910 and that black shorts became permanent in 1913. LALIGA also describes Athletic Club’s iconic red and white jersey as a defining part of the club’s identity.
Athletic Club does not appear to publicly publish a complete official brand color specification for Pantone, CMYK, RGB or HEX values on the official club website or LALIGA website. For that reason, the technical values below are labeled as best available estimates for practical design use, while Pantone is marked as not officially published.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Red | Not officially published | #EE2523 – Best available estimate | 238, 37, 35 – Best available estimate | 0, 84, 85, 7 – Best available estimate |
| White | Not officially published | #FFFFFF – Best available estimate | 255, 255, 255 – Best available estimate | 0, 0, 0, 0 – Best available estimate |
| Black | Not officially published | #000000 – Best available estimate | 0, 0, 0 – Best available estimate | 0, 0, 0, 100 – Best available estimate |
How to Use Athletic Club Colors
You can use the Athletic Club 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 authentic Athletic Club look, use red and white as the primary colors and black as a supporting color. Red and white work best for headers, stripe-based layouts, badges, banners and fan graphics. Black is useful for text, outlines, contrast areas and references to the club’s traditional shorts and socks.
Athletic Club HEX Color Codes
The main Athletic Club HEX color codes are #EE2523, #FFFFFF and #000000. These values are commonly used in web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references.
Because Athletic Club has not publicly published official HEX specifications in the official sources checked, these HEX values should be treated as practical references rather than official brand manual values.
Athletic Club RGB Color Codes
The Athletic Club RGB color codes 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.
| Color Name | RGB Value | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Red | 238, 37, 35 – Best available estimate | Primary visual identity, stripes, headlines and digital accents |
| White | 255, 255, 255 – Best available estimate | Shirt stripes, backgrounds, spacing and clean layouts |
| Black | 0, 0, 0 – Best available estimate | Shorts, socks, typography, contrast and supporting graphics |
Athletic Club CMYK Color Codes
The Athletic Club 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 and ink profile, always test colors before final production.
The CMYK values in this guide are best available estimates converted from the listed HEX references. They should not be treated as official print production specifications unless Athletic Club publishes a formal brand guide with confirmed CMYK values.
Athletic Club Pantone Colors
Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent color matching across professional print and branding materials. Athletic Club does not appear to officially publish Pantone values for its red, white and black colors in the official club or LALIGA sources checked.
Because no official Pantone values were confirmed, the Pantone field is listed as “Not officially published.” For professional commercial production, use Athletic Club’s official permissions, licensing process or brand guidance rather than relying on unofficial Pantone matches.
Official Color Identity Notes
- Athletic Club’s official San Mamés history content states that the club debuted its red and white kit on 9 January 1910.
- The same official history content states that black shorts were adopted permanently in 1913.
- LALIGA describes Athletic Club’s red and white jersey as iconic and linked to the club’s long-standing identity.
- No official Pantone, CMYK, RGB or HEX brand specification was confirmed from the official sources checked.
FAQ About Athletic Club Color Codes
What are the official Athletic Club colors?
The official Athletic Club colors are red and white, with black also strongly associated with the club’s traditional kit identity. The club’s official history content confirms the red and white kit tradition and the permanent adoption of black shorts in the early 20th century.
What is the HEX code for Athletic Club colors?
The main Athletic Club HEX codes are #EE2523, #FFFFFF and #000000. These are best available practical estimates, not officially published HEX values from Athletic Club or LALIGA.
What is the RGB code for Athletic Club red?
The best available RGB estimate for Athletic Club red is 238, 37, 35. This value is suitable for digital design references, but it should not be described as an officially published RGB value.
What is the CMYK code for Athletic Club red?
The best available CMYK estimate for Athletic Club red is 0, 84, 85, 7. Since Athletic Club does not appear to publish official CMYK values in the official sources checked, designers should test print output before production.
What is the Pantone color for Athletic Club red?
Athletic Club’s official Pantone value for red is not officially published in the official sources checked. Any Pantone match should be treated as an unofficial production estimate unless confirmed by Athletic Club.
Can I use Athletic Club colors for my own design project?
You can use Athletic Club color codes for personal design references, fan content and non-commercial projects. For commercial use, merchandise or official branding, check the club’s official usage guidelines, licensing requirements and trademark rules before publishing or selling any design.
Why are some Athletic Club color values labeled as estimates?
Some values are labeled as estimates because the official club website and LALIGA sources confirm the club’s red, white and black visual identity, but do not appear to publish a full technical color specification for HEX, RGB, CMYK or Pantone.
