Overview
- BYU Athletics identifies the Cougars’ team colors as blue and white, while the current BYU Brand Guide specifies navy and white as core colors and allows royal blue for athletic marks.
- This guide provides official or clearly labeled HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone references for BYU navy, royal blue and white.
- These color values are useful for websites, graphics, presentations, print projects, fan content and accurate BYU brand reference.
BYU Cougars Team Information
| Team Name | BYU Cougars |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | Big 12 Conference |
| Location | Provo, Utah |
| Home Stadium / Arena | LaVell Edwards Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit BYU Cougars |
BYU Cougars Color Codes
The official BYU Cougars colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. The table below lists the current official BYU Brand Guide values for navy and royal blue, plus the standard digital and print values for white. Where an official Pantone reference is not published, the table says so directly.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Navy | PMS 648 C | #002E5D | 0, 46, 93 | 100, 69, 0, 56 |
| BYU Royal | PMS 293 C | #0047BA | 0, 61, 165 | 100, 76, 0, 9 |
| White | Not officially published | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Official source note: BYU Athletics football quick facts summarizes the team colors as blue and white. The current BYU Brand Guide defines navy, white and royal for university branding, and the official athletic logo guidance states that royal blue is acceptable for athletic marks. The values in this article follow those current official sources rather than older unofficial color lists.
How to Use BYU Cougars Colors
You can use the BYU Cougars 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 or commercial applications, use approved BYU artwork and follow the university’s trademark and licensing requirements.
BYU Cougars HEX Color Codes
The main BYU Cougars HEX color codes are #002E5D for BYU Navy, #0047BA for BYU Royal and #FFFFFF for white. These values are appropriate for web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references. Navy should generally be the dominant blue, while royal may be used as an energetic secondary color in athletic contexts.
BYU Cougars RGB Color Codes
The BYU Cougars RGB color codes are 0, 46, 93 for BYU Navy; 0, 61, 165 for BYU Royal; and 255, 255, 255 for white. 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.
BYU Cougars CMYK Color Codes
The BYU Cougars CMYK color codes are 100, 69, 0, 56 for BYU Navy; 100, 76, 0, 9 for BYU Royal; 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 and color profile, always request a proof or test print before final production.
BYU Cougars Pantone Colors
The official Pantone references published by the BYU Brand Guide are PMS 648 C for BYU Navy and PMS 293 C for BYU Royal. An official Pantone value for white is not published, so white is listed as “Not officially published” rather than assigning an unsupported code. Pantone references are useful when designers need consistent spot-color matching across professional print, apparel and branding materials.
FAQ About BYU Cougars Color Codes
What are the official BYU Cougars colors?
BYU Athletics officially summarizes the Cougars’ colors as blue and white. For precise brand production, the current BYU Brand Guide identifies BYU Navy, white and BYU Royal, with royal blue specifically permitted for athletic marks. Navy is the primary dark blue, white is the preferred companion color and royal adds a brighter athletic accent.
What is the HEX code for BYU Cougars colors?
The main BYU Cougars HEX codes are #002E5D for BYU Navy, #0047BA for BYU Royal and #FFFFFF for white. HEX codes are ideal for websites, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and other screen-based design projects.
Can I use BYU Cougars colors for my own design project?
You can use BYU Cougars color codes as references for personal design work, fan content and non-commercial projects. Color values alone do not grant permission to use BYU trademarks, logos or protected brand assets. For commercial use, merchandise, sponsorship materials or anything that could appear official, review BYU’s current brand, trademark and licensing requirements before publishing or selling the design.
