Overview
- The Ohio State Buckeyes’ official identity colors are scarlet and gray, while white is included in the university’s primary brand palette as a supporting color.
- This guide provides the officially published Pantone and HEX references, plus clearly labeled RGB and CMYK conversions where complete official specifications are unavailable.
- These color values are useful for websites, presentations, digital graphics, print planning, fan content and brand-reference projects.
Ohio State Buckeyes Team Information
| Team Name | Ohio State Buckeyes |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I FBS |
| Division | Big Ten Conference |
| Location | Columbus, Ohio |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Ohio Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit Ohio State Buckeyes |
Ohio State Buckeyes Color Codes
The official Ohio State Buckeyes colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. Ohio State’s official digital brand system identifies scarlet, gray and white as the primary palette and publishes Pantone references for scarlet and gray plus official HEX values for all three colors. The RGB and CMYK entries below are marked as best available estimates when those formats are not separately published in the official digital color table. See the official Ohio State Buckeye UX primary color guide.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet | PMS 200 | #BA0C2F | Best available estimate: 186, 12, 47 (derived from official HEX) | Best available estimate: 0, 94, 75, 27 |
| Gray | PMS 429 | #A7B1B7 | Best available estimate: 167, 177, 183 (derived from official HEX) | Best available estimate: 9, 3, 0, 28 |
| White | Not officially published | #FFFFFF | Best available estimate: 255, 255, 255 (derived from official HEX) | Best available estimate: 0, 0, 0, 0 |
How to Use Ohio State Buckeyes Colors
You can use the Ohio State Buckeyes 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 Ohio State-style digital interfaces, the official Buckeye UX guidance recommends reserving scarlet for calls to action when possible, using white or gray tints for backgrounds and using darker gray shades for readable text and accessible contrast.
Ohio State Buckeyes HEX Color Codes
The main Ohio State Buckeyes HEX color codes are #BA0C2F for scarlet, #A7B1B7 for gray and #FFFFFF for white. Scarlet and gray are Ohio State’s official identity colors, while white is part of the official primary palette. These published HEX values are appropriate for web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online brand references.
Ohio State Buckeyes RGB Color Codes
The best available RGB conversions are 186, 12, 47 for scarlet; 167, 177, 183 for gray; and 255, 255, 255 for white. These values are mathematically derived from Ohio State’s official HEX codes but are not presented as separately published official RGB specifications in the referenced digital brand table. RGB values are useful for screen-based designs, including social media posts, digital banners, video graphics and presentation slides.
Ohio State Buckeyes CMYK Color Codes
The best available process-color estimates are 0, 94, 75, 27 for scarlet; 9, 3, 0, 28 for gray; and 0, 0, 0, 0 for white. These CMYK values are conversions rather than complete officially published team specifications, so they should be treated as starting points for print production. Printed results can vary by printer, paper, ink, coating and color profile; request a physical proof or printer-calibrated match before final production.
Ohio State Buckeyes Pantone Colors
Ohio State’s official digital color guide identifies scarlet as PMS 200 and gray as PMS 429. A Pantone value for white is not officially published in that guide. Pantone references are useful when designers need consistent spot-color matching across professional print and branded materials. Ohio State also notes that offset-print reproduction of PMS 429 may require shades of black ink for greater consistency, so production decisions should be coordinated with the printer.
FAQ About Ohio State Buckeyes Color Codes
What are the official Ohio State Buckeyes colors?
The official Ohio State Buckeyes identity colors are scarlet and gray. Ohio State’s primary brand palette also includes white as a supporting color. Scarlet and gray are used across university and athletics branding, while white provides contrast and layout flexibility.
What is the HEX code for Ohio State Buckeyes colors?
The official primary HEX codes are #BA0C2F for scarlet, #A7B1B7 for gray and #FFFFFF for white. HEX codes are ideal for websites, HTML, CSS, presentation graphics and other digital design projects.
Can I use Ohio State Buckeyes colors for my own design project?
You can use Ohio State Buckeyes color codes as references for personal design work, fan content and non-commercial projects. Color values alone do not grant permission to use Ohio State names, logos, uniforms or other protected marks. For commercial use, merchandise, advertising or designs that could imply official affiliation, review Ohio State’s current trademark and licensing requirements before publishing or selling the work.
