# University of Colorado Boulder

> Official brand assets and guidelines from Sportsmarks.com

## Quick Facts

- **Name:** University of Colorado Boulder
- **Conference:** Big 12
- **League:** NCAA
- **Sportsmarks URL:** https://sportsmarks.com/university-of-colorado

## Description

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder), Colorado's leading public research university, has been a hub of innovation and inspiration since its founding in 1876. Located in the scenic city of Boulder, Colorado, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the campus inspires greatness in its students and faculty. The school's vibrant spirit is captured by its official colors, Silver and Gold, and its fierce, beloved mascot nickname, the Buffaloes (or "Buffs"). CU Boulder is known globally for its high research activity and commitment to transforming lives through hands-on education and discovery, particularly in fields like aerospace and quantum science.

## Brand Colors

### Secondary Colors

- **Black**
  - Hex: #000000
  - RGB: rgb(0, 0, 0)
  - CMYK: cmyk(NaN, NaN, NaN, 100)
- **Gold**
  - Hex: #c6b783
  - RGB: rgb(198, 183, 131)
  - CMYK: cmyk(0, 8, 34, 22)
- **Gray**
  - Hex: #9da0a2
  - RGB: rgb(157, 160, 162)
  - CMYK: cmyk(3, 1, 0, 36)
- **White**
  - Hex: #ffffff
  - RGB: rgb(255, 255, 255)
  - CMYK: cmyk(0, 0, 0, 0)

## Logos

Total logo assets: 26

### Primary Marks

- COL **(Primary)**
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### General

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## Trademarked Phrases & Verbiage

- Buffaloes™ (Trademarked)
- Buffs® (Registered)
- Colorado™ (Trademarked)
- Colorado Buffaloes® (Registered)
- CU
- C-Unit™ (Trademarked)
- Golden Buffaloes® (Registered)
- Ralphie® (Registered)
- Run Ralphie Run™ (Trademarked)
- S2S™ (Trademarked)
- Shoulder to Shoulder™ (Trademarked)
- Sko Buffs™ (Trademarked)
- University of Colorado® (Registered)

## Brand Usage Restrictions

The following restrictions apply when using University of Colorado Boulder brand assets:

- Do not change the official colors (e.g., CU Gold and Black) of the marks. They must be used in their approved color variations (full color, black, or white/reverse).
- Don't place any text, image, or graphic element on top of or too close to a logo, violating its designated clear space.
- Don't combine the logo with another entity's logo (internal or external) without an official co-branding agreement and SRC approval.
- Don't use the marks on merchandise (e.g., apparel, promotional items) not produced or licensed by the official University licensing program.
- Don't use the logo or parts of it as a background pattern or graphic element.
- Don't stretch, skew, rotate, change the proportions, or modify the design elements of any logo.
- Don't use non-official acronyms or abbreviations for the university (e.g., "U of C Boulder" or "UCB") in external communications. Use "University of Colorado Boulder," "CU Boulder," or "the university."
- Don't use university imagery, campus photos, or mascot images (Chip the Buffalo) in a context that is derogatory, defamatory, discriminatory, or suggests illegal/unsafe activity.
- Don't substitute non-CU Boulder stock photography for images representing the actual campus, students, or faculty in official communications.
- Don't register or use a website domain name (URL) that includes "Colorado," "CU," "Boulder," or "Buffs" intending to deceive the public into believing it is an official university website or department.
- Always consult the CU Boulder Brand Guidelines (available on the SRC website) before using any university assets.

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Last Updated: 2026-02-25