Texas State University School Colors
Texas State University's school colors are Texas State Maroon (#501214) and Texas State Dark Gold (#AC9155). Texas State'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 Texas State colors
Texas State's school colors are maroon and gold, which the university says were inspired by its school flower, the native wildflower gaillardia, also called firewheel. The athletics department describes the gold as metallic and says the exact shades have varied over the years, but both colors have long been staples of the university and its teams. Athletics says maroon stands for courage, bravery, heroism and strength, and gold for wealth used wisely, good health and optimism.
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Texas State primary colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | CMYK | Pantone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State Maroon | #501214 | 80, 18, 20 | 65, 100, 100, 35 | PMS 504 | |
| Texas State Dark Gold | #AC9155 | 172, 145, 85 | 20, 30, 70, 20 | PMS 872 M | |
| Texas State Bright Gold | #D7BD8A | 215, 189, 138 | 4, 15, 44, 13 | PMS 7502 |
Texas State's metallic gold
Texas State's Dark Gold is a metallic ink (PMS 872 M), which dyed fabric can't reproduce. The flat Bright Gold (PMS 7502, #D7BD8A) is the closer reference for apparel.
Texas State secondary colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | CMYK | Pantone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre Rojo | #E32849 | 227, 40, 73 | 0, 97, 75, 0 | — | |
| Strahan Center Court | #EBBA45 | 234, 185, 66 | 2, 24, 100, 7 | — |
Additional Texas State palette colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | CMYK | Pantone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Salamander | #F9DCDE | 249, 221, 221 | 0, 14, 5, 1 | — | |
| Eat 'Em Up, Peach | #EA664D | 243, 114, 90 | 0, 69, 65, 0 | — | |
| Green Hills | #266725 | 41, 104, 53 | 71, 8, 100, 50 | — | |
| Wild Rice Green | #419E69 | 58, 159, 104 | 68, 0, 71, 18 | — | |
| Glass-Bottom Boat | #70B7AA | 112, 183, 170 | 48, 8, 34, 20 | — | |
| River Jump | #BFF3FD | 146, 215, 232 | 48, 0, 10, 0 | — | |
| Spring Lake Blue | #007096 | 0, 111, 152 | 100, 47, 26, 4 | — |
Matching Texas State colors on clothing
Clothing sold as a given color can be noticeably off from Texas State'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 Texas State's official colors. The pieces below are the closest in-stock matches, out of 340 styles close to Texas State Maroon, 325 styles close to Texas State Bright Gold.
Clothing in Texas State Maroon #501214
Blank apparel whose fabric color is a close match to Texas State Maroon, measured from the garment itself. 340 matching styles in stock.
Clothing in Texas State Bright Gold #D7BD8A
Blank apparel whose fabric color is a close match to Texas State Bright Gold, measured from the garment itself. 325 matching styles in stock.
Texas State colors: frequently asked questions
What are Texas State school colors?
Texas State University's school colors are Texas State Maroon (#501214) and Texas State Dark Gold (#AC9155). The official brand palette also includes Texas State Bright Gold as a primary color, plus 9 more secondary and supporting colors.
What is the hex code for Texas State Maroon?
Texas State Maroon is #501214 (RGB 80, 18, 20, CMYK 65, 100, 100, 35).
What is the hex code for Texas State Dark Gold?
Texas State Dark Gold is #AC9155 (RGB 172, 145, 85, CMYK 20, 30, 70, 20).
What Pantone color is Texas State Maroon?
Texas State Maroon is PMS 504.
What Pantone color is Texas State Dark Gold?
Texas State Dark Gold is PMS 872 M.
Why are Texas State's colors Texas State Maroon and Texas State Dark Gold?
Texas State's school colors are maroon and gold, which the university says were inspired by its school flower, the native wildflower gaillardia, also called firewheel. The athletics department describes the gold as metallic and says the exact shades have varied over the years, but both colors have long been staples of the university and its teams.
Color values are taken from the official Texas State University brand standards (source), checked October 2026. Sweatshirt Station is not affiliated with or endorsed by Texas State 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.