Overview
- Marshall University identifies Kelly green and white as its official school colors, while its current signature brand palette uses Marshall Green, black and white across approved branding and athletics applications.
- This guide provides the current official HEX, RGB, CMYK and available Pantone references from Marshall University’s April 2026 brand guidelines.
- These values are useful for websites, digital graphics, presentations, print layouts, fan content and general brand-reference work.
Marshall Thundering Herd Team Information
| Team Name | Marshall Thundering Herd |
|---|---|
| League | Other — NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | Sun Belt Conference — East Division |
| Location | Huntington, West Virginia |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Joan C. Edwards Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit Marshall Thundering Herd |
Marshall Thundering Herd Color Codes
The official Marshall Thundering Herd colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. The table below lists the current official color values for HEX, RGB and CMYK, plus the officially published Pantone reference where available.
Official-source note: The April 2026 Marshall University Brand & Identity Guidelines list Marshall Green as HEX #01B256 and RGB 1, 178, 86. A separate official Marsha WordPress theme color page lists #00AC3E for its online theme system. Because the official sources serve different contexts, this article uses the newer April 2026 brand guide as the primary general-brand reference.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Green | PMS 354 C | #01B256 | 1, 178, 86 | 80, 0, 92, 0 |
| Black | Not officially published | #27251F | 39, 37, 31 | 0, 0, 0, 100 |
| White | Not officially published | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
How to Use Marshall Thundering Herd Colors
You can use the Marshall Thundering Herd 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.
Marshall’s official brand guidance states that Marshall Green should remain the dominant color. Black and white can support the green through backgrounds, typography, outlines and contrast. For accessibility, check the contrast between text and its background rather than assuming every official color combination will be readable at every size.
Marshall Thundering Herd HEX Color Codes
The main Marshall Thundering Herd HEX color codes are #01B256 for Marshall Green, #27251F for black and #FFFFFF for white. These values are used in web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references. For a Marshall University site running the official Marsha WordPress theme, follow the theme’s own managed color system instead of manually overriding its colors.
Marshall Thundering Herd RGB Color Codes
The Marshall Thundering Herd RGB color codes are 1, 178, 86 for Marshall Green; 39, 37, 31 for black; and 255, 255, 255 for white. These values are useful for screen-based designs, including social media posts, digital banners, video graphics and presentation slides. RGB values define how red, green and blue light combine to display each team color on digital screens.
Marshall Thundering Herd CMYK Color Codes
The Marshall Thundering Herd CMYK color codes are 80, 0, 92, 0 for Marshall Green; 0, 0, 0, 100 for black; and 0, 0, 0, 0 for white. 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 request a proof or test print before final production.
Marshall Thundering Herd Pantone Colors
The officially published Pantone reference for Marshall Green is PMS 354 C. The April 2026 brand guide does not publish separate Pantone codes for black or white, so those entries are listed as “Not officially published” rather than assigning unofficial approximations. Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent color matching across professional print and branding materials.
FAQ About Marshall Thundering Herd Color Codes
What are the official Marshall Thundering Herd colors?
Marshall University states that its official school colors are Kelly green and white. Its April 2026 signature brand palette consists of Marshall Green, black and white, and those three colors are used across approved university and athletics branding. Black is therefore an official brand-palette color, although the school-colors page specifically names green and white.
What is the HEX code for Marshall Thundering Herd colors?
The current general-brand HEX codes are #01B256 for Marshall Green, #27251F for black and #FFFFFF for white. These codes are suitable for websites, HTML, CSS and digital design projects. Marshall’s separate Marsha WordPress theme documentation lists #00AC3E for its managed web-theme system, so use the value that matches the official context of the project.
Can I use Marshall Thundering Herd colors for my own design project?
You can use Marshall Thundering Herd color codes as design references for personal projects, presentations and fan content. Color values alone do not grant permission to use Marshall University names, logos, wordmarks or other protected marks. For commercial use, merchandise or materials that could imply official affiliation, review Marshall’s current brand and trademark requirements and obtain any necessary approval before publishing or selling the design.
What Pantone color is Marshall Green?
Marshall Green is officially specified as PMS 354 C in the April 2026 Marshall University brand guide. The same guide lists CMYK 80, 0, 92, 0, RGB 1, 178, 86 and HEX #01B256 for the current primary green.
Why do some official Marshall pages show a different green HEX code?
Marshall’s April 2026 general brand guide lists #01B256, while the official Marsha WordPress theme documentation lists #00AC3E for university web-theme use. These are separate official contexts. Use #01B256 as the current general brand-guide value and follow the managed Marsha theme palette when working inside that specific WordPress system.
Is black an official Marshall school color?
Marshall’s official school-colors page names Kelly green and white. However, the current brand guide includes black in the signature primary palette and in approved athletics logo treatments. The most precise description is that green and white are the school colors, while green, black and white form the signature brand palette.
