Color

The official University of Miami colors are orange (Pantone 1665) and green (Pantone 3435). Hexadecimal colors for digital media are orange (#f47321) and green (#005030). For typeset and other messaging purposes requiring WCAG AA high-contrast variants, use #C35009 for orange. Equivalent color formulas for digital media and 4-color process printing are provided on the chart below.

Chart UM OrangeChart UM Green


Secondary Colors

To ensure consistency in the appearance of all University of Miami communications while also allowing for flexibility and creativity in design, an extensive palette of secondary colors is available. The charts below identify the color formulas for approved UM secondary colors. In some cases, the WCAG AA high-contrast equivalent has been included. This value option is for color uses on white that require accessibility compliance.

Supplementary Color 180

This color passes WCAG AA contrast tests in combination with white.

Supplementary Color 7544

This gray color does not pass WCAG AA contrast and should not be used in combination with white for purposes of messaging. Instead, the color #687682 can be used.

Supplementary Color 1215

This color does not pass WCAG AA contrast and should not be used in combination with white for purposes of messaging. The closest accessible value is #917003 and should be used in those scenarios instead.

Supplementary Color 131

This color does not pass WCAG AA contrast and should not be used in combination with white for purposes of messaging. The closest accessible value is #9E6C00 and should be used in those scenarios instead.

Supplementary Color 7502

This color does not pass WCAG AA contrast and should not be used in combination with white for purposes of messaging. The closest accessible value is #91713B.

Supplementary Color 383

This color does not  pass WCAG AA contrast and should not be used in combination with white for purposes of messaging. The closest accessible value is #727A00.

Supplementary Color 291

This color does not pass WCAG AA contrast and should not be used in combination with white for purposes of messaging. The closest accessible value is #257BB1.

Supplementary Color 557

This color does not translate well for purposes of high-contrast and should be used without an alternative. The closest accessible value is #528067.