Georgia Institute of Technology School Colors
Georgia Institute of Technology's school colors are Gold (#B39051) and White (#FFFFFF). Georgia Tech's brand standards define 17 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 Georgia Tech colors
Gold and white have identified Georgia Tech for roughly 135 years. The first reference to official Georgia Tech class colors appeared in the Atlanta Constitution in 1891 and listed white, blue and gold, and the first class ring in 1894 also used gold, white and blue. Early publications often printed the gold as yellow or goldenrod because metallic inks were hard to produce, while the metallic gold of the Ramblin' Wreck and football helmets became a lasting tradition. In 2018 the athletics department defined Tech Gold, based on the Ramblin' Wreck's paint, as its primary color alongside white, with navy as secondary; the Institute refined its own gold and navy in 2026.
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Georgia Tech primary colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | CMYK | Pantone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | #B39051 | 179, 144, 81 | 0, 19, 54, 29 | PMS 118 (closest Pantone match) PMS Metallic 10126 (offset printing) | |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | — | |
| Navy | #051E39 | 5, 30, 57 | 96, 82, 47, 58 | PMS 2380 (closest Pantone match) | |
| Dark Gold | #8F713D | 143, 113, 61 | 39, 49, 86, 18 | — |
Georgia Tech's updated gold
Georgia Tech updated its color palette for the 2026-27 academic year. The current Tech Gold is #B39051; the older value #B3A369 (PMS 4515), still common around the web, has been replaced. The athletics and licensing color sheet lists PMS 465 C for Tech Gold on merchandise.
Georgia Tech secondary colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | CMYK | Pantone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma | #F9F6E5 | 249, 246, 229 | 2, 2, 10, 0 | — | |
| Buzz | #EAAA00 | 234, 170, 0 | 0, 30, 100, 0 | — |
Additional Georgia Tech palette colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | CMYK | Pantone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campanile | #048A81 | 4, 138, 129 | 85, 10, 39, 18 | — | |
| Whistle | #660064 | 102, 0, 100 | 47, 100, 0, 29 | — | |
| Burdell | #BBE6F2 | 187, 230, 242 | 25, 1, 0, 0 | — | |
| Azalea | #D90368 | 217, 3, 104 | 1, 100, 14, 3 | — | |
| Tech Lawn | #066034 | 6, 96, 52 | 90, 36, 93, 32 | — |
Georgia Tech athletics colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | CMYK | Pantone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Gold (athletics/licensing) | #B39051 | 160, 130, 60 | 31, 37, 80, 4 | PMS 465 C | |
| Tech Gold Metallic (athletics/licensing) | — | — | — | PMS 8383 C (metallic) Madeira FS Gold 32 (thread) | |
| Buzz Gold (athletics/licensing) | — | 234, 170, 0 | 0, 30, 100, 0 | PMS 124 C Madeira 1172 (thread) RA 2408 (thread) | |
| Navy Blue (athletics/licensing) | #2A3042 | 33, 34, 51 | 82, 76, 48, 49 | PMS 2380 C | |
| Black (athletics/licensing) | — | 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 100 | PMS Process Black C Madeira Black (thread) RA Black (thread) | |
| White (athletics/licensing) | #EFF1FF | 239, 241, 255 | 57, 7, 0, 0 | PMS 000 C |
Matching Georgia Tech colors on clothing
Clothing sold as a given color can be noticeably off from Georgia Tech'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 Georgia Tech's official colors. The pieces below are the closest in-stock matches, out of 198 styles close to Gold, 1857 styles close to Navy.
Clothing in Gold #B39051
Blank apparel whose fabric color is a close match to Gold, measured from the garment itself. 198 matching styles in stock.
Clothing in Navy #051E39
Blank apparel whose fabric color is a close match to Navy, measured from the garment itself. 1857 matching styles in stock.
Georgia Tech colors: frequently asked questions
What are Georgia Tech school colors?
Georgia Institute of Technology's school colors are Gold (#B39051) and White (#FFFFFF). The official brand palette also includes Navy and Dark Gold as primary colors, plus 13 more secondary and supporting colors.
What is the hex code for Georgia Tech Gold?
Georgia Tech Gold is #B39051 (RGB 179, 144, 81, CMYK 0, 19, 54, 29).
What Pantone color is Georgia Tech Gold?
Georgia Tech Gold is PMS 118 (closest Pantone match) and PMS Metallic 10126 (offset printing).
Why are Georgia Tech's colors Gold and White?
Gold and white have identified Georgia Tech for roughly 135 years. The first reference to official Georgia Tech class colors appeared in the Atlanta Constitution in 1891 and listed white, blue and gold, and the first class ring in 1894 also used gold, white and blue.
What is the current hex code for Georgia Tech gold?
Georgia Tech's current gold is #B39051, from the palette updated for the 2026-27 academic year. The older value #B3A369 has been replaced.
Color values are taken from the official Georgia Institute of Technology brand standards (source), checked October 2026. Sweatshirt Station is not affiliated with or endorsed by Georgia Institute of Technology. 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.