The importance of colors cannot be overstated. Colors play a pivotal role in establishing a university’s identity and conveying its values and character to the world. Using official university colors or their variations is essential for maintaining brand consistency and recognition. These colors have been carefully chosen to reflect the institution’s heritage, values and mission.

Furthermore, by adhering to these specific colors and avoiding those of competing brands, a university ensures its visual identity remains distinctive and memorable. Consistency in color usage fosters a sense of unity and credibility, reinforcing the institution’s reputation and helping it stand out in a crowded marketplace of higher education. In essence, colors are not just a matter of aesthetics but a powerful tool for reinforcing a university’s brand and leaving a lasting impression on students, alumni, and the wider community.

Color Palette for Print

Primary Colors

  • FIU Blue

    CMYK: 100/87/42/52 (coated paper)
    PMS: 282C (coated paper)
    282U (uncoated paper)

  • FIU Gold

    CMYK: 0/31/100/25 (coated paper)
    PMS: 125C (coated paper)
    117U (uncoated paper)

FIU Blue

CMYK: 100/87/42/52 (coated paper)
PMS: 282C (coated paper)
282U (uncoated paper)

FIU Gold

CMYK: 26/46/100/6 (coated paper)
PMS: 125C (coated paper)
117U (uncoated paper)

Secondary Colors

  • Magenta

    CMYK: 5/92/0/0
    PMS: Rhodamine Red

  • Cyan

    CMYK: 70/0/13/0
    PMS: 3115C

  • White or Negative Space

    CMYK: 0/0/0/0

  • Yellow

    CMYK: 0/16/80/0
    PMS: 1225C

Magenta

CMYK: 5/92/0/0
PMS: Rhodamine Red

Cyan

CMYK: 70/0/13/0
PMS: 3115C

White or Negative Space

CMYK: 0/0/0/0

Yellow

CMYK: 0/16/80/0
PMS: 1225C

Gradients

For consistency, only the gradients provided here should be implemented in the brand.

Avoid orange being a prominent color in the bright gold to magenta gradient.

Do not use a cyan to magenta gradient. Consider color contrast when using gradients.

Yellow
Magenta


Yellow
Cyan

Color Palette for Digital

In order to comply with web accessibility, shades of these colors can be used for digital properties. This applies to websites, eblasts, social media and videos.

IMPORTANT: When using text over any of these colors, the combinations must pass accessibility guidelines. Use this contrast checker to confirm if your combination passes or fails this criteria.

Primary Colors

  • FIU Blue

    HEX: #081E3F
    RGB: 9/30/65

  • FIU Gold

    HEX: #B6862C
    RGB: 182/134/45

Secondary Colors

  • Magenta

    HEX: #CC0066
    RGB: 217/45/138

  • Cyan

    HEX: #00B7D5
    RGB: 0/184/214

  • White

    HEX: #FFFFFF
    RGB: 255/255/255

  • Yellow

    HEX: #F8C93E
    RGB: 248/201/62

FIU Blue

HEX: #081E3F

FIU Gold

HEX: #B6862C

Magenta

HEX: #CC0066

Cyan

HEX: #00B7D5

White or Negative Space

HEX: #FFFFFF

Yellow

HEX: #FFCC00