# University of Central Florida (UCF) Brand Information **League:** NCAA **Conference:** Big 12 ## Description The University of Central Florida (UCF), founded in 1963 in Orlando, Florida, is a dynamic public research institution built with a forward-looking, entrepreneurial spirit, as reflected in its motto, "Reach for the Stars." UCF focuses on unleashing potential through access, innovation, and partnership, educating a diverse population to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving global workforce. Its official colors are Black and Gold, and its teams proudly compete as the Knights, represented by the mascot, Knightro. ## Official Brand Colors ### Primary Colors - UCF Gold: #b4a269 (Pantone: PMS 10121 C) ### Secondary Colors - Alternate Gold: #bd9a5f - Anthracite: #373a36 - Black: #000000 (Pantone: PMS Process Black C) - Institutional Gold: #f3c300 - White: #ffffff ## Official Logos Total logo files available: 68 - UCF: Available in PNG, SVG ## Trademarked Phrases - Citronaut™ - Knightro™ - Knights™ - Once a Knight, Always a Knight™ - UCF® - UCF Knights™ - University of Central Florida® - University of Central Florida Knights™ --- Source: Sportsmarks.com - https://sportsmarks.com/ucf
University of Central Florida (UCF)
About University of Central Florida (UCF)
founded:1963location:Floridamascot symbol nickname:Knightro
The University of Central Florida (UCF), founded in 1963 in Orlando, Florida, is a dynamic public research institution built with a forward-looking, entrepreneurial spirit, as reflected in its motto, "Reach for the Stars." UCF focuses on unleashing potential through access, innovation, and partnership, educating a diverse population to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving global workforce. Its official colors are Black and Gold, and its teams proudly compete as the Knights, represented by the mascot, Knightro.
Colors
#b4a269
UCF Gold
#bd9a5f
Alternate Gold
#373a36
Anthracite
#000000
Black
#f3c300
Institutional Gold
#ffffff
White
Logos
Primary Marks
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Verbiage
Citronaut™
Knightro™
Knights™
Once a Knight, Always a Knight™
UCF®
UCF Knights™
University of Central Florida®
University of Central Florida Knights™
Restrictions
Do not modify, stretch, crop, or distort the official UCF, Pegasus, or Knightro logos.
Do not use any colors other than the officially approved Black, Bright Gold, and white for the primary marks.
Always ensure the "University of Central Florida" full name is visible or clearly referenced in external communications.
Do not use the former names ("Florida Technological University") or legacy marks (e.g., Citronaut) in a way that suggests they are the current, primary brand identity.
Do not use UCF marks to imply the University endorses any non-affiliated product, service, political candidate, or social movement.
Do not combine the UCF logo or wordmark with a third-party company's logo without an official, written co-branding partnership agreement.
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