Overview
- The Kansas State Wildcats are identified with purple and white, while the official athletics guide also lists K-State Gray, light gray and black as supporting colors for athletic marks.
- This guide separates officially published Pantone, HEX, RGB and CMYK values from color values that Kansas State has not officially published.
- These references are useful for websites, presentations, digital graphics, print planning, fan content and brand research, but official or commercial uses must follow Kansas State trademark and licensing rules.
Kansas State Wildcats Team Information
| Team Name | Kansas State Wildcats |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I FBS |
| Division | Big 12 Conference |
| Location | Manhattan, Kansas |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Bill Snyder Family Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit Kansas State Wildcats |
Kansas State Wildcats Color Codes
The official Kansas State Wildcats colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. The table below lists the best available color values for HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone references while clearly identifying values that are not officially published.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics Purple | PMS 2695 C | Not officially published | Not officially published | Not officially published |
| White | Not officially published | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| K-State Gray | PMS 877 | Not officially published | Not officially published | Not officially published |
Official-source clarification: Kansas State’s athletics guide identifies Athletics Purple as PMS 2695 C and K-State Gray as PMS 877, but it does not publish official HEX, RGB or CMYK conversions for those athletic colors. Kansas State’s separate university brand palette uses PMS 268+, HEX #512888, RGB 81, 40, 136 and CMYK 82, 100, 0, 12. Because PMS 268+ is the institutional purple rather than the athletics-specific PMS 2695 C, the two specifications should not be treated as interchangeable in official artwork.
Official references: Kansas State Athletics Brand Guide, Kansas State University Color Guidelines, NCAA Kansas State Profile and Kansas State Football Facilities.
How to Use Kansas State Wildcats Colors
You can use the Kansas State Wildcats 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 unofficial digital projects that require a precise purple value, do not label the university’s #512888 institutional purple as the official HEX conversion of Athletics Purple PMS 2695 C. Use the published university value only when an institutional K-State purple reference is appropriate, or obtain an approved athletics asset or specification from Kansas State for official, licensed or commercial work.
Kansas State Wildcats HEX Color Codes
The officially published Kansas State Wildcats-related HEX value in the primary K-State brand palette is #FFFFFF for white. Kansas State does not publish an official HEX conversion for Athletics Purple PMS 2695 C or K-State Gray PMS 877 in the athletics guide. The separate institutional K-State purple is officially published as #512888, but it should not be presented as the official digital conversion of the athletics-specific purple.
Kansas State Wildcats RGB Color Codes
The Kansas State Wildcats RGB color codes are useful for screen-based designs, including social media posts, digital banners, video graphics and presentation slides. White is officially listed as RGB 255, 255, 255. Official RGB conversions for Athletics Purple PMS 2695 C and K-State Gray PMS 877 are not published in the athletics guide. The university’s separate institutional purple is RGB 81, 40, 136.
Kansas State Wildcats CMYK Color Codes
The Kansas State Wildcats CMYK color codes are most useful for printed materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and merchandise mockups. White is officially listed as CMYK 0, 0, 0, 0. Official CMYK builds for Athletics Purple PMS 2695 C and K-State Gray PMS 877 are not published in the athletics guide. The university’s separate institutional purple uses CMYK 82, 100, 0, 12. Because print output can vary by printer, paper and ink profile, always test colors before final production.
Kansas State Wildcats Pantone Colors
Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent color matching across professional print and branding materials. The official Kansas State athletics guide specifies Athletics Purple as PMS 2695 C and K-State Gray as PMS 877. It also identifies K-State Light Gray as 30% PMS 877, along with white and black as supporting athletic colors. Kansas State’s separate university brand palette specifies PMS 268+ for the institutional purple. These athletic and institutional purple specifications should remain distinct.
FAQ About Kansas State Wildcats Color Codes
What are the official Kansas State Wildcats colors?
The NCAA’s official Kansas State profile identifies the Wildcats’ colors as purple and white. Kansas State’s athletics guide specifies Athletics Purple as PMS 2695 C and includes white, K-State Gray, K-State Light Gray and black in the athletic mark system. Separately, Kansas State states that purple alone is the university’s sole official color, traditionally paired with white and sometimes silver or black.
What is the HEX code for Kansas State Wildcats colors?
Kansas State does not officially publish a HEX conversion for Athletics Purple PMS 2695 C in its athletics guide. White is #FFFFFF. The university’s separate institutional purple is #512888, but that value corresponds to PMS 268+ and should not be described as the official HEX conversion of the athletics-specific PMS 2695 C.
Can I use Kansas State Wildcats colors for my own design project?
You can use Kansas State Wildcats color codes as references for personal design work, fan content and non-commercial projects. For commercial use, merchandise, licensed products or designs that use Kansas State names, logos or marks, review the official usage guidelines and obtain any required trademark or licensing approval before publishing or selling the design.
