Official state symbol Illinois State Colors Semi-official (University of Illinois colors adopted October 24, 1894)

Illinois State Colors | Blue Orange

Illinois State Colors | Blue Orange

Official color palette of Illinois

State color reference

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State Colors of Illinois

The traditional state colors of Illinois are Blue and Orange, derived from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which adopted these colors in 1894. While Illinois has no separate legislative act designating official state colors, blue and orange are well established in state identity through the University of Illinois, civic culture, and the Illinois state flag. The color cards below list practical HEX, RGB, CMYK, and Pantone references for Illinois blue and orange. This profile appears in the list of U.S. state colors.
Official colors
Blue and Orange
Official since
Semi-official
Primary use
University of Illinois athletics and branding, state cultural use, Fighting Illini athletic programs

What Illinois Colors Represent

Illini Orange (PMS 1655) and Illini Blue (PMS 2767), adopted in 1894 by University President Andrew Draper — orange representing the legacy of William of Orange and the battle for liberty, blue representing steadfastness and stability

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