Overview
- The official West Virginia University colors used by the Mountaineers are Gold and Blue, and WVU specifies that the correct order is “Gold and Blue,” not “Blue and Gold.”
- This guide lists official or officially supported HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone references and clearly separates the two primary colors from the Star City Blue secondary accent.
- These values are useful for websites, digital graphics, presentations, print projects, fan content and brand-reference work, subject to WVU trademark and licensing rules.
West Virginia Mountaineers Team Information
| Team Name | West Virginia Mountaineers |
|---|---|
| League | Other — NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | Big 12 Conference |
| Location | Morgantown, West Virginia |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Milan Puskar Stadium at Mountaineer Field |
| Official Website | Visit West Virginia Mountaineers |
West Virginia Mountaineers Color Codes
The official West Virginia Mountaineers 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. Gold and Blue are the official primary colors; Star City Blue is included only as an official WVU secondary accent and should not be described as a third primary team color.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | PMS 124 C | #F2B111 (brand); #EEAA00 (web-optimized) | 238, 170, 0 (web-optimized) | 0, 30, 100, 5 |
| Blue | PMS 295 C | #002C5B (brand); #002855 (web-optimized) | 0, 40, 85 (web-optimized) | 100, 69, 8, 54 |
| Star City Blue (official WVU secondary accent) | Not officially published | #9DDAE6 | 157, 218, 230 | 36, 0, 9, 0 |
Official-source note: The current WVU Visual Identity guide lists Gold as #F2B111 with #EEAA00 as its web-optimized value, and Blue as #002C5B with #002855 as its web-optimized value. The official WVU Design System and WVU Alumni brand guide also show #EAAA00 as a Gold web reference. Because the official sources differ, this article prioritizes the current Visual Identity values and treats #EAAA00 as an alternate official WVU web reference rather than the primary current value.
How to Use West Virginia Mountaineers Colors
You can use the West Virginia Mountaineers 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 accessibility, test text and background combinations for sufficient contrast, and use the web-optimized official values for digital interfaces. Personal reference and non-commercial fan projects may use the colors, but commercial merchandise, logo use and official-looking branding should follow WVU’s trademark and licensing requirements.
West Virginia Mountaineers HEX Color Codes
The main current West Virginia Mountaineers web-optimized HEX color codes are #EEAA00 for Gold and #002855 for Blue. WVU’s current Visual Identity guide also lists #F2B111 as the general brand HEX for Gold and #002C5B as the general brand HEX for Blue. Star City Blue is #9DDAE6, but it is a secondary university accent rather than a third primary Mountaineers color. The value #EAAA00 also appears on official WVU Design System and Alumni pages as an alternate Gold web reference.
West Virginia Mountaineers RGB Color Codes
The West Virginia Mountaineers web-optimized RGB color codes are 238, 170, 0 for Gold and 0, 40, 85 for Blue. The official WVU secondary accent Star City Blue is 157, 218, 230. RGB values are useful for screen-based designs, including social media posts, digital banners, video graphics, presentation slides and web interfaces, because they define how red, green and blue light combine on digital displays.
West Virginia Mountaineers CMYK Color Codes
The official WVU CMYK references are 0, 30, 100, 5 for Gold and 100, 69, 8, 54 for Blue. Star City Blue uses 36, 0, 9, 0 as an official secondary-brand reference. These values are most useful for printed materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and merchandise mockups. Because print output can vary by printer, paper, coating and ink profile, always request a proof or test print before final production.
West Virginia Mountaineers Pantone Colors
The official WVU Alumni brand guide publishes PMS 124 C for Gold and PMS 295 C for Blue. These Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent color matching across professional print and branding materials. The current main WVU Visual Identity page does not publish a Pantone value for Star City Blue, so its Pantone reference is listed as “Not officially published” rather than estimated.
FAQ About West Virginia Mountaineers Color Codes
What are the official West Virginia Mountaineers colors?
The official West Virginia Mountaineers colors are Gold and Blue. WVU’s official trademark guide specifically identifies the colors in that order and advises against calling Gold “yellow.” Star City Blue is an official WVU secondary accent, not a third primary Mountaineers color.
What is the HEX code for West Virginia Mountaineers colors?
The current official web-optimized West Virginia Mountaineers HEX codes are #EEAA00 for Gold and #002855 for Blue. The current WVU Visual Identity guide also lists #F2B111 and #002C5B as the corresponding general brand HEX values. Official WVU sources also retain #EAAA00 as an alternate Gold web reference, so designers should follow the specification attached to the specific WVU project or template they are using.
Can I use West Virginia Mountaineers colors for my own design project?
You can use West Virginia Mountaineers color codes as references for personal designs, fan content and non-commercial projects. Colors alone are different from protected logos, names and brand marks. For commercial use, merchandise, advertising or designs that could appear officially affiliated with WVU, review the university’s official trademark licensing and brand-usage requirements before publishing or selling the work.
