UW Brand

Colors

Our colors tell a story of tradition, distinction and unmatched spirit.

Purple evokes passionate pride. It’s the color that stands out as most quintessentially our university and is therefore the dominant color in our communications. Gold symbolizes excellence. It’s a sophisticated hue that speaks to our extraordinary standards and immense quality. And when you combine the two? That’s the UW.

Primary colors

Purple

PMS: 2685
CMYK: 93/100/18/21
RGB: 51/0/111
HEX: 4b2e83

Gold

PMS: 7502
CMYK: 0/13/43/13
RGB: 232/211/162
HEX: b7a57a
HEX: e8e3d3 (Web only)

Metallic gold

PMS: 871
CMYK: 30/35/60/0
RGB: 145/123/76
HEX: 85754d

Secondary palette

Light gray

PMS: Cool Gray 3
CMYK: 20/17/17/0
RGB: 216/217/218
HEX: d9d9d9

Dark gray

PMS: Cool Gray 7
CMYK: 43/35/35/1
RGB: RGB 153/153/153
HEX: 444444

White

HEX: ffffff

Black

HEX: 000000

Palette downloads