Overview
- The Army Black Knights’ core athletics colors are USMA Gold, Army Black and Gray, with white also identified in the broader Army West Point primary brand palette.
- This guide includes the officially published Pantone references plus clearly labeled best available estimates for HEX, RGB and CMYK values.
- These references are useful for websites, presentations, digital graphics, fan content, print planning and brand research, but official artwork should be used when exact reproduction is required.
Army Black Knights Team Information
| Team Name | Army West Point Black Knights |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | American Conference (football-only member) |
| Location | West Point, New York |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Michie Stadium Preserved by USAA, with the playing surface named Blaik Field |
| Official Website | Visit Army Black Knights |
Army Black Knights Color Codes
The official Army Black Knights colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. The table below lists the officially published Pantone references and the best available estimates for HEX, RGB and CMYK values.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USMA Gold | Pantone 467 C (official) | #D3BC8D (best available estimate) | 211, 188, 141 (best available estimate) | 6, 15, 41, 10 (best available estimate) |
| Army Black | Process Black C (official) | #000000 (best available estimate) | 0, 0, 0 (best available estimate) | 0, 0, 0, 100 (best available estimate) |
| Gray | Cool Gray 5 C (official) | #B1B3B3 (best available estimate) | 177, 179, 179 (best available estimate) | 13, 9, 10, 27 (best available estimate) |
Official-source note: Army West Point’s official 2015 rebrand fact sheet specifies Pantone 467 C for gold, Process Black C for black and Cool Gray 5 C for gray. The broader official brand announcement describes the primary palette as Army Black, USMA Gold, Gray and White. Because those official sources do not publish complete HEX, RGB or CMYK conversions, the non-Pantone values above are labeled as best available estimates rather than official specifications.
Reference links: Army West Point Athletics Rebrand Fact Sheet, Army West Point Brand Identity Announcement, American Conference Membership Announcement and Official Michie Stadium Facility Page.
How to Use Army Black Knights Colors
You can use the Army Black Knights 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 official, licensed or high-accuracy work, use approved Army West Point artwork and the official Pantone references instead of relying only on screen-based estimates.
Army Black Knights HEX Color Codes
The main Army Black Knights HEX color codes are #D3BC8D, #000000 and #B1B3B3. These values are useful for web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references. Army West Point’s official materials publish Pantone references rather than HEX specifications, so these HEX values should be treated as best available estimates.
Army Black Knights RGB Color Codes
The estimated Army Black Knights RGB color codes are 211, 188, 141 for USMA Gold; 0, 0, 0 for Army Black; and 177, 179, 179 for Gray. RGB 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. These RGB values are not officially published by Army West Point.
Army Black Knights CMYK Color Codes
The estimated Army Black Knights CMYK color codes are 6, 15, 41, 10 for USMA Gold; 0, 0, 0, 100 for Army Black; and 13, 9, 10, 27 for Gray. CMYK values are most useful for printed materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and merchandise mockups. Army West Point does not publish these CMYK conversions in the official sources cited above, and print output can vary by printer, paper, ink and ICC profile, so test colors before final production.
Army Black Knights Pantone Colors
The officially published Army Black Knights Pantone references are Pantone 467 C for USMA Gold, Process Black C for Army Black and Cool Gray 5 C for Gray. Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent color matching across professional print and branding materials. White appears in the broader primary palette but does not receive a separate Pantone specification in the cited Army West Point materials.
FAQ About Army Black Knights Color Codes
What are the official Army Black Knights colors?
The official Army Black Knights color references are USMA Gold, Army Black and Gray. Army West Point’s broader primary brand palette also includes White. The official rebrand fact sheet assigns Pantone 467 C to gold, Process Black C to black and Cool Gray 5 C to gray.
What is the HEX code for Army Black Knights colors?
The main estimated Army Black Knights HEX codes are #D3BC8D for USMA Gold, #000000 for Army Black and #B1B3B3 for Gray. HEX codes are ideal for websites, HTML, CSS and digital design projects, but Army West Point does not officially publish these HEX conversions in the cited brand materials.
Can I use Army Black Knights colors for my own design project?
You can use Army Black Knights color codes as references for personal design work, fan content and non-commercial projects. For commercial use, merchandise, sponsorship materials or anything presented as official branding, review Army West Point’s current licensing, trademark and brand-usage requirements before publishing, manufacturing or selling a design.
