Overview
- Tennessee Orange and White are the team colors listed by the NCAA, while Smokey Gray is an official University of Tennessee primary accent color.
- This guide includes officially published HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone references from the University of Tennessee brand standards.
- These colors are useful for websites, presentations, digital graphics, print projects, fan content and accurate brand reference.
Tennessee Volunteers Team Information
| Team Name | Tennessee Volunteers |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I FBS |
| Division | Southeastern Conference (SEC) |
| Location | Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Neyland Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit Tennessee Volunteers |
Tennessee Volunteers Color Codes
The official Tennessee Volunteers colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. The NCAA officially lists the school colors as Orange and White. The University of Tennessee brand guide also identifies Smokey Gray as a primary accent color. The table below uses the officially published color values from the University of Tennessee Brand Standards.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Orange | PMS 151 | #FF8200 | 255, 130, 0 | 0, 55, 100, 0 |
| White | N/A (officially published) | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Smokey Gray | Pantone Cool Gray 11 | #4B4B4B | 75, 75, 75 | 0, 0, 0, 85 |
How to Use Tennessee Volunteers Colors
You can use the Tennessee Volunteers 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. The official UT brand guide states that Tennessee Orange does not meet accessibility standards for web typography, so it should not be used as ordinary body text without an accessible color combination and contrast check.
Tennessee Volunteers HEX Color Codes
The main Tennessee Volunteers and UT brand HEX color codes are #FF8200 for Tennessee Orange, #FFFFFF for White and #4B4B4B for Smokey Gray. These values are suitable for HTML, CSS, digital graphics, presentation themes and online brand references.
Tennessee Volunteers RGB Color Codes
The Tennessee Volunteers RGB color codes are 255, 130, 0 for Tennessee Orange; 255, 255, 255 for White; and 75, 75, 75 for Smokey Gray. RGB values are useful for screen-based designs, including social media posts, digital banners, video graphics and presentation slides.
Tennessee Volunteers CMYK Color Codes
The Tennessee Volunteers CMYK references are 0, 55, 100, 0 for Tennessee Orange; 0, 0, 0, 0 for White; and 0, 0, 0, 85 for Smokey Gray. These 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 review a physical proof before final production.
Tennessee Volunteers Pantone Colors
The officially published Pantone references are PMS 151 for Tennessee Orange and Pantone Cool Gray 11 for Smokey Gray. The official UT guide lists the Pantone value for White as N/A. Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent color matching across professional print and branding materials.
FAQ About Tennessee Volunteers Color Codes
What are the official Tennessee Volunteers colors?
The NCAA official school profile lists the Tennessee Volunteers colors as Orange and White. The University of Tennessee brand standards identify Tennessee Orange, White and Smokey Gray as primary university colors, with Smokey Gray used to accent Tennessee Orange. This guide therefore distinguishes the NCAA-listed team colors from the university’s supporting brand color.
What is the HEX code for Tennessee Volunteers colors?
The main Tennessee Volunteers and UT brand HEX codes are #FF8200 for Tennessee Orange, #FFFFFF for White and #4B4B4B for Smokey Gray. HEX codes are ideal for websites, HTML, CSS and digital design projects.
Can I use Tennessee Volunteers colors for my own design project?
You can use Tennessee Volunteers color codes as references for personal designs, fan content and non-commercial projects. For commercial use, merchandise, logos or material that could imply official affiliation, review the University of Tennessee’s official brand and trademark requirements before publishing, manufacturing or selling the design.
