# Rice University

> Official brand assets and guidelines from Sportsmarks.com

## Quick Facts

- **Name:** Rice University
- **Conference:** AAC
- **League:** NCAA
- **Sportsmarks URL:** https://sportsmarks.com/rice-university

## Description

Rice University, founded in 1891 in Houston, Texas, is a globally recognized research institution that emphasizes an unusually personalized, intimate educational experience. Its identity is built around a tradition of highly collaborative work and academic achievement, often symbolized by the beautiful, tree-lined campus. Unified under the nickname the Owls, the brand communicates wisdom, intellectual pursuit, and a proud, tight-knit community known for its distinctive residential college system and commitment to excellence in all endeavors.

## Brand Colors

### Secondary Colors

- **Athletic Blue**
  - Hex: #192957
  - RGB: rgb(25, 41, 87)
  - CMYK: cmyk(71, 53, 0, 66)
- **Athletic Gray**
  - Hex: #c2c5c8
  - RGB: rgb(194, 197, 200)
  - CMYK: cmyk(3, 1, 0, 22)
- **White**
  - Hex: #FFFFFF
  - RGB: rgb(255, 255, 255)
  - CMYK: cmyk(0, 0, 0, 0)

## Logos

Total logo assets: 25

### General

- RU
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### Primary Marks

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- RU
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## Trademarked Phrases & Verbiage

- Owls™ (Trademarked)
- Rice® (Registered)
- Rice Owls® (Registered)
- Rice University® (Registered)

## Brand Usage Restrictions

The following restrictions apply when using Rice University brand assets:

- Marks must use the approved Rice Blue and Rice Gray palette, or acceptable one-color versions (black or white). The Athenian Owl mascot must use approved colors and have a blue, black, white, or gray outline if it appears in a solid color.
- Academic and administrative units are restricted to using the official logo lockup system. They cannot create independent logos or modify the approved lockup layouts, fonts, or colors.
- Athletics logos (e.g., specific Owl designs) should not be combined with academic logos on external materials or promotional merchandise.
- You must not combine or include Rice logos, the shield, or wordmarks with other external marks or logos in any way unless explicitly permitted through a formal co-branding agreement.
- The academic seal may not be used in connection with any promotional material or activity.
- Do not stretch, distort, or re-color the official Rice logo. Use only provided high-resolution files.
- The use of Rice's name or marks in conjunction with advertising, promoting, or marketing a third-party product or service is restricted and requires prior written permission from the Vice President of Public Affairs.

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Last Updated: 2026-02-25