Gonzaga University School Colors
Gonzaga University's school colors are Athletic Blue (#041E42) and White. Gonzaga's brand standards define 3 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 Gonzaga colors
Blue and white are Gonzaga's official colors, and the university describes them as a tribute to the Virgin Mary. The colors date back to Gonzaga's earliest intercollegiate teams, which were simply called the Blue and White before the Bulldogs nickname was adopted after the 1921 season. Red is one of the university's accent colors and appears in the athletic palette and in the school's registered True Blue and White tartan, where it stands for Gonzaga's Catholic faith.
Sources: www-td.gonzaga.edu · gozags.com · gonzaga.edu
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Gonzaga athletics colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | CMYK | Pantone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Blue | #041E42 | 4, 30, 66 | 100, 90, 13, 68 | PMS 282 C PMS 282 U Thread: Madeira 1368 Thread: Polyneon 1543 | |
| Athletic Red | #C8102E | 200, 16, 46 | 2, 100, 85, 6 | PMS 186 C PMS 186 U Thread: Madeira 1147 Thread: Polyneon 1838 | |
| Athletic Gray | #C1C6C8 | 193, 198, 200 | 10, 4, 4, 14 | PMS 428 C PMS 428 U Thread: Madeira 1147 Thread: Polyneon 1811 |
Matching Gonzaga colors on clothing
Clothing sold as a given color can be noticeably off from Gonzaga'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 Gonzaga's official colors. The pieces below are the closest in-stock matches, out of 1545 styles close to Athletic Blue, 1131 styles close to Athletic Red.
Clothing in Athletic Blue #041E42
Blank apparel whose fabric color is a close match to Athletic Blue, measured from the garment itself. 1545 matching styles in stock.
Clothing in Athletic Red #C8102E
Blank apparel whose fabric color is a close match to Athletic Red, measured from the garment itself. 1131 matching styles in stock.
Gonzaga colors: frequently asked questions
What are Gonzaga school colors?
Gonzaga University's school colors are Athletic Blue (#041E42) and White.
What is the hex code for Athletic Blue?
Athletic Blue is #041E42 (RGB 4, 30, 66, CMYK 100, 90, 13, 68).
What Pantone color is Athletic Blue?
Athletic Blue is PMS 282 C and PMS 282 U.
Why are Gonzaga's colors Athletic Blue and White?
Blue and white are Gonzaga's official colors, and the university describes them as a tribute to the Virgin Mary. The colors date back to Gonzaga's earliest intercollegiate teams, which were simply called the Blue and White before the Bulldogs nickname was adopted after the 1921 season.
Color values are taken from the official Gonzaga University brand standards (source), checked October 2026. Sweatshirt Station is not affiliated with or endorsed by Gonzaga University. 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.