University of Florida School Colors
University of Florida's school colors are Core Orange (#FA4616) and Core Blue (#0021A5). Florida's brand standards define 12 colors in all; every official HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone value is listed below, along with the story of how the colors were chosen.
History of the Florida colors
According to the University of Florida, orange and blue became UF's official colors in 1911, the same year its sports teams adopted the Gator mascot and nickname after alligator pennants proved popular. The university does not give an official explanation of why those two colors were chosen.
Sources: ufl.edu
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Florida primary colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | CMYK | Pantone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Orange | #FA4616 | 250, 70, 22 | 0, 70, 100, 0 | PMS 172 | |
| Core Blue | #0021A5 | 0, 33, 165 | 100, 60, 0, 20 | PMS 287 |
Florida secondary colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | CMYK | Pantone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottlebrush | #D32737 | 211, 39, 55 | 0, 96, 82, 1 | PMS 1795 | |
| Alachua | #F2A900 | 242, 169, 0 | 0, 32, 100, 0 | PMS 130 | |
| Gator | #22884C | 34, 136, 72 | 78, 3, 84, 22 | PMS 7731 | |
| Dark Blue | #002657 | 0, 38, 87 | 100, 73, 0, 61 | PMS 655 | |
| Perennial | #6A2A60 | 106, 42, 96 | 46, 98, 1, 35 | PMS 7651 |
Additional Florida palette colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | CMYK | Pantone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 100 | PMS Black | |
| Cool Gray 11 | #343741 | 52, 55, 65 | 44, 34, 22, 77 | PMS Cool Gray 11 | |
| Cool Gray 3 | #C7C9C8 | 199, 201, 200 | 8, 5, 7, 16 | PMS Cool Gray 3 | |
| Warm Gray 1 | #D8D4D7 | 216, 212, 215 | 10, 10, 11, 0 | PMS Warm Grey 1 | |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | White |
Matching Florida colors on clothing
Clothing sold as a given color can be noticeably off from Florida's official values, and supplier color codes describe the dye target rather than the finished fabric. So we measured the actual fabric color of every garment we carry from product photos and fabric swatches, then compared it to Florida's official colors. The pieces below are the closest in-stock matches, out of 336 styles close to Core Orange, 204 styles close to Core Blue.
Clothing in Core Orange #FA4616
Blank apparel whose fabric color is a close match to Core Orange, measured from the garment itself. 336 matching styles in stock.
Clothing in Core Blue #0021A5
Blank apparel whose fabric color is a close match to Core Blue, measured from the garment itself. 204 matching styles in stock.
Florida colors: frequently asked questions
What are Florida school colors?
University of Florida's school colors are Core Orange (#FA4616) and Core Blue (#0021A5).
What is the hex code for Core Orange?
Core Orange is #FA4616 (RGB 250, 70, 22, CMYK 0, 70, 100, 0).
What is the hex code for Core Blue?
Core Blue is #0021A5 (RGB 0, 33, 165, CMYK 100, 60, 0, 20).
What Pantone color is Core Orange?
Core Orange is PMS 172.
What Pantone color is Core Blue?
Core Blue is PMS 287.
Why are Florida's colors Core Orange and Core Blue?
According to the University of Florida, orange and blue became UF's official colors in 1911, the same year its sports teams adopted the Gator mascot and nickname after alligator pennants proved popular. The university does not give an official explanation of why those two colors were chosen.
Color values are taken from the official University of Florida brand standards (source), checked October 2026. Sweatshirt Station is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Florida. We sell blank apparel in matching colors; no logos or trademarks are sold. Photos are used under their Creative Commons or public domain licenses and are credited above.