Overview
- The Illinois Fighting Illini’s official primary colors are Illini Orange and Illini Blue, used throughout university and athletics branding.
- This guide includes officially published HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone values, plus a clearly labeled secondary white reference.
- These color codes are useful for websites, presentations, digital graphics, print projects, fan content and brand-reference work.
Illinois Fighting Illini Team Information
| Team Name | Illinois Fighting Illini |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | Big Ten Conference |
| Location | Champaign, Illinois |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Gies Memorial Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit Illinois Fighting Illini |
Illinois Fighting Illini Color Codes
The official Illinois Fighting Illini colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. The official Illinois Athletics color page and the University of Illinois brand guidelines publish matching values for Illini Orange and Illini Blue. White is included below because the university lists it as an official secondary neutral, but it is not a third primary team color.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illini Orange | PMS 1655 | #FF5F05 | 255, 95, 5 | 0, 80, 100, 0 |
| Illini Blue | PMS 2767 | #13294B | 19, 41, 75 | 100, 90, 10, 50 |
| White (secondary neutral) | Not officially published | #FFFFFF | Best available estimate: 255, 255, 255, derived from the official HEX value | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
How to Use Illinois Fighting Illini Colors
You can use the Illinois Fighting Illini 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 accurate brand hierarchy, use Illini Orange and Illini Blue as the dominant colors and treat white as a supporting neutral rather than an equal third team color.
Illinois Fighting Illini HEX Color Codes
The primary Illinois Fighting Illini HEX color codes are #FF5F05 for Illini Orange and #13294B for Illini Blue. The official secondary white reference is #FFFFFF. These values are suitable for web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references.
Illinois Fighting Illini RGB Color Codes
The officially published Illinois Fighting Illini RGB color codes are 255, 95, 5 for Illini Orange and 19, 41, 75 for Illini Blue. RGB values define how red, green and blue light combine on screens, making them useful for social media posts, digital banners, video graphics and presentation slides. The white RGB value shown in the table is derived from the official #FFFFFF HEX value because the brand page does not separately publish a white RGB specification.
Illinois Fighting Illini CMYK Color Codes
The officially published Illinois Fighting Illini CMYK values are 0, 80, 100, 0 for Illini Orange and 100, 90, 10, 50 for Illini Blue. The university also publishes 0, 0, 0, 0 for white. 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 and color profile, always request a proof or test print before final production.
Illinois Fighting Illini Pantone Colors
The officially published Pantone references are PMS 1655 for Illini Orange and PMS 2767 for Illini Blue. A Pantone value for white is not officially published. A separate official club sports guideline recommends PMS 7417 orange for club-sport uniforms and licensed products; that instruction applies to club sports, not the varsity Fighting Illini football color table. For this NCAAF team reference, the official Athletics color page and the university’s primary color guidelines both specify PMS 1655 and PMS 2767.
FAQ About Illinois Fighting Illini Color Codes
What are the official Illinois Fighting Illini colors?
The official primary Illinois Fighting Illini colors are Illini Orange and Illini Blue. The official values are Illini Orange PMS 1655, HEX #FF5F05, RGB 255, 95, 5 and CMYK 0, 80, 100, 0; and Illini Blue PMS 2767, HEX #13294B, RGB 19, 41, 75 and CMYK 100, 90, 10, 50. White is an approved secondary neutral, not a third primary color.
What is the HEX code for Illinois Fighting Illini colors?
The primary Illinois Fighting Illini HEX codes are #FF5F05 for Illini Orange and #13294B for Illini Blue. The university’s official secondary white is #FFFFFF. HEX codes are ideal for websites, HTML, CSS and digital design projects.
Can I use Illinois Fighting Illini colors for my own design project?
You can use the color codes as design and color-matching references. However, the Fighting Illini name, Block I, athletics shield and other official marks are protected trademarks. Commercial merchandise, promotional products and official-looking branding must follow the university’s trademark and licensing requirements and may require approval from an authorized licensing office or vendor.
