Overview
- The Cincinnati Bearcats use UC Red and UC Black as their primary official brand colors, with White serving as an official supporting neutral.
- This guide provides the current official HEX, RGB and CMYK values, plus the officially published Pantone reference where available.
- These color references are useful for websites, presentations, digital graphics, print projects, fan content and brand research.
Cincinnati Bearcats Team Information
| Team Name | Cincinnati Bearcats |
|---|---|
| League | Other — NCAA Division I FBS college football |
| Division | Big 12 Conference |
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Nippert Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit Cincinnati Bearcats |
Cincinnati Bearcats Color Codes
The official Cincinnati Bearcats colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. The table below lists the current official University of Cincinnati color values for HEX, RGB and CMYK, along with the officially published Pantone reference where available. The current official brand guide lists PMS 200 for UC Red and states that it replaced the older PMS 186C specification to improve reproduction on printed products.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Red | PMS 200 | #E00122 | 224, 1, 34 | 0, 100, 81, 4 |
| UC Black | Not officially published; official guide specifies 100% Black | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 | 100, 100, 100, 100 |
| White | Not officially published; official guide specifies 0% Black | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
How to Use Cincinnati Bearcats Colors
You can use the Cincinnati Bearcats 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 accessible digital content, the official University of Cincinnati brand guide advises against using red text on black or black text on red because those combinations may not provide sufficient contrast.
Cincinnati Bearcats HEX Color Codes
The main Cincinnati Bearcats HEX color codes are #E00122, #000000 and #FFFFFF. These values represent UC Red, UC Black and White and are commonly used in web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references.
Cincinnati Bearcats RGB Color Codes
The Cincinnati Bearcats RGB color codes are 224, 1, 34 for UC Red; 0, 0, 0 for UC Black; 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.
Cincinnati Bearcats CMYK Color Codes
The Cincinnati Bearcats CMYK color codes are 0, 100, 81, 4 for UC Red; 100, 100, 100, 100 for UC Black; and 0, 0, 0, 0 for White, according to the current official University of Cincinnati brand guide. CMYK values are most useful for printed materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and merchandise mockups. Because print output can vary by printer, paper, ink profile and production method, always request a proof or test print before final production.
Cincinnati Bearcats Pantone Colors
The current official Pantone reference for Cincinnati Bearcats UC Red is PMS 200. The University of Cincinnati brand guide specifically notes that PMS 200 replaced the older PMS 186C reference for more faithful reproduction on printed products. A numbered Pantone value is not officially published for UC Black or White; the official guide instead specifies 100% Black and 0% Black. Designers should therefore avoid presenting unofficial Pantone matches for those colors as confirmed university specifications.
FAQ About Cincinnati Bearcats Color Codes
What are the official Cincinnati Bearcats colors?
The official Cincinnati Bearcats primary colors are UC Red and UC Black. White is also included in the University of Cincinnati primary palette as a supporting neutral used across approved brand applications.
What is the HEX code for Cincinnati Bearcats colors?
The main Cincinnati Bearcats HEX codes are #E00122 for UC Red, #000000 for UC Black and #FFFFFF for White. HEX codes are ideal for websites, HTML, CSS and digital design projects.
Can I use Cincinnati Bearcats colors for my own design project?
You can use Cincinnati Bearcats color codes for personal design references, fan content and non-commercial projects. For commercial use, merchandise or official branding, check the University of Cincinnati Athletics usage guidelines, licensing requirements and trademark rules before publishing or selling any design.
