Overview
- The Purdue Boilermakers’ official athletics colors are Old Gold and Black, while Purdue’s current brand guide names the specified primary gold Boilermaker Gold.
- This guide includes officially published HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone data where available and clearly labels values that Purdue has not officially published.
- These color references are useful for websites, graphics, presentations, print layouts, fan content and brand-consistent Purdue design work.
Purdue Boilermakers Team Information
| Team Name | Purdue Boilermakers |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | Big Ten Conference |
| Location | West Lafayette, Indiana |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Ross-Ade Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit Purdue Boilermakers |
Purdue Boilermakers Color Codes
The official Purdue Boilermakers colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. Purdue Athletics lists the colors as Old Gold and Black. Purdue Brand Studio publishes the current primary gold specification under the name Boilermaker Gold. The table below uses official Purdue values where available and identifies estimates rather than presenting them as official specifications.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Gold / Boilermaker Gold | Pantone 7502 C | #CFB991 | 207, 185, 145 | 13, 20, 45, 3 |
| Black | Not officially published | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 100 |
| White (supporting neutral) | Not officially published | Best available estimate: #FFFFFF | Best available estimate: 255, 255, 255 | Best available estimate: 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Official source note: Purdue Athletics Quick Facts identifies the team colors as Old Gold and Black. Purdue Brand Studio identifies Boilermaker Gold and Black as the primary brand colors and publishes the official HEX values. Purdue’s official brand reference publishes Pantone, RGB and CMYK values for Boilermaker Gold, but it does not publish a Pantone designation for Black or complete numeric specifications for White.
How to Use Purdue Boilermakers Colors
You can use the Purdue Boilermakers 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. Use Boilermaker Gold as the recognizable Purdue accent and Black as the dominant high-contrast foundation. White can provide spacing and contrast, but it should not be described as an official athletics color.
Purdue Boilermakers HEX Color Codes
The main Purdue Boilermakers HEX color codes are #CFB991 for Boilermaker Gold and #000000 for Black. #FFFFFF is a best available digital reference for the supporting white neutral, not a separately published Purdue athletics color specification. These values are useful in web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references.
Purdue Boilermakers RGB Color Codes
The official Purdue Boilermakers RGB values published by Purdue Brand Studio are 207, 185, 145 for Boilermaker Gold and 0, 0, 0 for Black. The supporting white reference is commonly represented as 255, 255, 255, but Purdue does not separately publish that RGB value in the cited brand reference. RGB values are intended for screen-based designs, including social media posts, digital banners, video graphics and presentation slides.
Purdue Boilermakers CMYK Color Codes
The official Purdue CMYK values are 13, 20, 45, 3 for Boilermaker Gold and 0, 0, 0, 100 for Black. A standard white print reference is commonly represented as 0, 0, 0, 0, but that value is a best available estimate rather than a separately published Purdue specification. CMYK values are most useful for flyers, posters, brochures and merchandise mockups. Because output can vary by printer, paper, coating and ink profile, request a proof before final production.
Purdue Boilermakers Pantone Colors
Purdue officially publishes Pantone 7502 C for Boilermaker Gold. A Pantone designation for Black is not officially published in the cited Purdue brand reference, so third-party claims such as Process Black should not be treated as an official Purdue specification without additional official documentation. White also has no officially published Purdue Pantone value. Pantone references are most useful when a printer or manufacturer needs controlled spot-color matching.
FAQ About Purdue Boilermakers Color Codes
What are the official Purdue Boilermakers colors?
The official Purdue Boilermakers athletics colors are Old Gold and Black. Purdue’s current university brand system calls the specified primary gold Boilermaker Gold. White appears as a supporting neutral in Purdue brand materials, but it should not be presented as a third official athletics color.
What is the HEX code for Purdue Boilermakers colors?
The official primary Purdue HEX codes are #CFB991 for Boilermaker Gold and #000000 for Black. #FFFFFF can be used as a standard supporting white reference, but Purdue does not separately publish it as an official team-color HEX specification.
Can I use Purdue Boilermakers colors for my own design project?
You can use Purdue Boilermakers color codes as design references for personal projects, fan content and non-commercial work. Color values alone do not grant permission to use Purdue names, logos, marks or trade dress. For commercial use, merchandise or materials that could imply official affiliation, review Purdue’s official brand, licensing and trademark requirements before publishing or selling the design.
