Overview
- The California Golden Bears’ primary athletics colors are Cal Navy and Cal Gold, with White approved as a supporting brand color.
- This guide provides the HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone references published in the official Cal Athletics brand guidelines.
- These values are useful for design, websites, presentations, print planning, fan content and accurate athletics brand reference.
California Golden Bears Team Information
| Team Name | California Golden Bears |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I FBS (NCAAF) |
| Division | Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) |
| Location | Berkeley, California |
| Home Stadium / Arena | California Memorial Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit California Golden Bears |
California Golden Bears Color Codes
The official California Golden Bears 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 Cal Athletics brand guidelines. UC Berkeley’s institution-wide brand palette publishes different blue and gold specifications for general university communications; because this page covers Golden Bears athletics, the athletics-specific values take precedence.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Navy | PMS 282 C | #041E42 | 4, 30, 66 | 100, 90, 13, 68 |
| Cal Gold | PMS 123 C | #FFC72C | 255, 199, 44 | 0, 19, 89, 0 |
| White | Not officially published (PMS N/A) | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
How to Use California Golden Bears Colors
You can use the California Golden Bears 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 closest brand match, use the athletics-specific values in this article rather than the separate UC Berkeley institutional palette.
California Golden Bears HEX Color Codes
The main California Golden Bears HEX color codes are #041E42 for Cal Navy, #FFC72C for Cal Gold and #FFFFFF for White. These values are officially published by Cal Athletics and are suitable for web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references.
California Golden Bears RGB Color Codes
The California Golden Bears RGB color codes are 4, 30, 66 for Cal Navy; 255, 199, 44 for Cal Gold; and 255, 255, 255 for White. 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.
California Golden Bears CMYK Color Codes
The California Golden Bears CMYK color codes are 100, 90, 13, 68 for Cal Navy; 0, 19, 89, 0 for Cal Gold; and 0, 0, 0, 0 for White. These values 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, always request a proof or test print before final production.
California Golden Bears Pantone Colors
The official Cal Athletics guide publishes PMS 282 C for Cal Navy and PMS 123 C for Cal Gold. White is listed as PMS N/A, so a Pantone value for White is not officially published. Pantone references are useful when designers need consistent spot-color matching across professional print, signage, apparel and branded materials.
FAQ About California Golden Bears Color Codes
What are the official California Golden Bears colors?
The California Golden Bears’ primary official athletics colors are Cal Navy and Cal Gold, with White included as an approved supporting color in the official athletics palette. Cal Athletics lists the three colors as Cal Navy, Cal Gold and White, while the university’s traditions page identifies blue and gold as the historic official colors.
What is the HEX code for California Golden Bears colors?
The main California Golden Bears HEX codes are #041E42 for Cal Navy, #FFC72C for Cal Gold and #FFFFFF for White. These HEX codes come directly from the official Cal Athletics brand guidelines and are ideal for websites, HTML, CSS and digital design projects.
Can I use California Golden Bears colors for my own design project?
You can reference the California Golden Bears color codes for personal design work, fan content and non-commercial projects. Using color values is different from using protected team logos, wordmarks or other identifying assets. Cal Athletics states that its names, logos, color combinations, slogans, mascot and other marks are protected, so review the official trademark and licensing information before producing commercial merchandise or presenting a design as officially affiliated.
