The College’s official colors are maize and blue. The official shades are derived from Pantone colors, which are specialty inks. These colors can be approximated with CMYK and RGB values, but to get exact maize and blue, you will need to use the Pantone ink colors in your printed publication.

Two Pantone Swatches of Carleton Maize and Blue

Maize

  • Pantone (PMS): 120
  • CMYK values: C=0, M=17, Y=80, K=0
  • RGB values: R=255, G=210, B=79
  • HEX: #FFD24F

Blue

  • Pantone (PMS): 294
  • CMYK values: C=100, M=71, Y=0, K=48
  • RGB values: R=0, G=48, B=105
  • HEX: #003069