Alright, so the other day I got this idea to make some custom stuff for the next Tulane game. You know, maybe paint a cooler or make a sign, something fun. But then I hit a snag pretty quick – what are the exact Tulane football colors? I mean, yeah, green and blue, obviously. But anyone who’s tried matching colors knows there are like a million shades of green and blue.
First thing I did, like probably everyone, was just jump on the computer and search. Saw “Olive Green” and “Sky Blue” pop up everywhere. Okay, cool, but not super helpful when you’re standing in a paint aisle or looking at fabric swatches. “Sky Blue” can be anything from nearly white to pretty deep, and “Olive Green”? Same deal. I needed something more specific if I didn’t want my gear looking, well, kinda off.
Digging a Bit Deeper
I figured the official athletics site must have something. Spent a bit clicking around there, looking at photos of the uniforms, the logos. It gave me a better visual idea, for sure. But trying to eyeball a color from a screen and then match it in the real world? That’s a recipe for frustration, trust me, I’ve been there.
Then I had a thought. Big organizations, especially universities, usually have these things called brand guides or style guides. They use ’em to keep their look consistent across everything – websites, brochures, merch, you name it. These guides often list the official color codes. So, I changed my search terms, looking specifically for Tulane’s branding information or style guide.
Took a bit of digging, scrolling through some official-looking university pages, but then – Bingo! Found a section or maybe it was a document, I don’t quite recall the exact spot, but it laid out the official specs. This was the breakthrough I needed.
The Official Tulane Colors
So here’s what I jotted down from that official source:
- Olive Green: They often list specific codes for this, like Pantone numbers which are super useful for print or merchandise. I made sure to note that down.
- Sky Blue: Same deal here, got the official Pantone code for the blue.
- Sometimes they also list secondary or accent colors, but for the main football look, that classic Green and Blue combo was what I was after.
Armed with these specific color references, heading to the store felt way less daunting. I could actually ask for paint matching based on the codes or find materials that were a really close match. My little project turned out looking pretty sharp, matched the real deal. Felt good knowing I got the colors right, makes it feel more legit, you know?
