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The colors of Harvard University are crimson, black, cool gray, silver, and white.

Below are the Hex, RGB, Pantone, CMYK, and HSL codes for these colors.

Additionally, we provide both PNG and JPG files of the Harvard University logo and explore its meaning.

Harvard Crimson Color Palette

Harvard Crimson Color Codes

Crimson
Hex: #A41034
RGB: (164, 16, 52)
Pantone: PMS 187 U/1807C
CMYK: (8, 100, 65, 24)
HSL: (350, 82%, 35%)
Black
Hex: #000000
RGB: (0, 0, 0)
Pantone: PMS Black 6 C
CMYK: (0, 0, 0, 100)
HSL: (0, 0%, 0%)
Cool Gray
Hex: #808285
RGB: (128, 130, 133)
Pantone: PMS Cool Gray 8
CMYK: (0, 1, 0, 43)
HSL: (210, 2%, 51%)
Silver
Hex: #B6B6B6
RGB: (182, 182, 182)
Pantone: PMS Cool Gray 4
CMYK: (0, 0, 0, 30)
HSL: (0, 0%, 71%)
White
Hex: #FFFFFF
RGB: (255, 255, 255)
Pantone:
CMYK: (0, 0, 0, 0)
HSL: (0, 0, 100)

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Harvard Crimson Hex Color Codes

The Harvard Crimson colors HEX codes are #000000 for Black, #808285 for Cool Gray, #B6B6B6 for Silver, #FFFFFF for White, for , for , for , for , and #A41034 for Crimson.

The hex color code for Harvard Crimson Crimson is #A41034.
#A41034
The hex color code for Harvard Crimson Black is #000000.
#000000
The hex color code for Harvard Crimson Cool Gray is #808285.
#808285
The hex color code for Harvard Crimson Silver is #B6B6B6.
#B6B6B6
The hex color code for Harvard Crimson White is #FFFFFF.
#FFFFFF
The hex color code for Harvard Crimson is .
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Harvard Crimson RGB Color Codes

The Harvard Crimson colors RGB codes are (0, 0, 0) for Black, (128, 130, 133) for Cool Gray, (182, 182, 182) for Silver, (255, 255, 255) for White, for , for , for , for , and (164, 16, 52) for Crimson.

The RGB color code for Harvard Crimson Crimson is (164, 16, 52).
(164, 16, 52)
The RGB color code for Harvard Crimson Black is (0, 0, 0).
(0, 0, 0)
The RGB color code for Harvard Crimson Cool Gray is (128, 130, 133).
(128, 130, 133)
The RGB color code for Harvard Crimson Silver is (182, 182, 182).
(182, 182, 182)
The RGB color code for Harvard Crimson White is (255, 255, 255).
(255, 255, 255)
The RGB color code for Harvard Crimson is .
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Harvard Crimson Pantone Color Codes

The Harvard Crimson colors Pantone codes are PMS Black 6 C for Black, PMS Cool Gray 8 for Cool Gray, PMS Cool Gray 4 for Silver, for White, for , for , for , for , and PMS 187 U/1807C for Crimson.

The Pantone color code for Harvard Crimson Crimson is PMS 187 U/1807C.
PMS 187 U/1807C
The Pantone color code for Harvard Crimson Black is PMS Black 6 C.
PMS Black 6 C
The Pantone color code for Harvard Crimson Cool Gray is PMS Cool Gray 8.
PMS Cool Gray 8
The Pantone color code for Harvard Crimson Silver is PMS Cool Gray 4.
PMS Cool Gray 4
The Pantone color code for Harvard Crimson White is .
The Pantone color code for Harvard Crimson is .
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Harvard Crimson CMYK Color Codes

The Harvard Crimson colors Pantone codes are (0, 0, 0, 100) for Black, (0, 1, 0, 43) for Cool Gray, (0, 0, 0, 30) for Silver, (0, 0, 0, 0) for White, for , for , for , for , and (8, 100, 65, 24) for Crimson.

The CMYK color code for Harvard Crimson Crimson is (8, 100, 65, 24).
(8, 100, 65, 24)
The CMYK color code for Harvard Crimson Black is (0, 0, 0, 100).
(0, 0, 0, 100)
The CMYK color code for Harvard Crimson Cool Gray is (0, 1, 0, 43).
(0, 1, 0, 43)
The CMYK color code for Harvard Crimson Silver is (0, 0, 0, 30).
(0, 0, 0, 30)
The CMYK color code for Harvard Crimson White is (0, 0, 0, 0).
(0, 0, 0, 0)
The CMYK color code for Harvard Crimson is .
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Harvard Crimson HSL Color Codes

The Harvard Crimson colors Pantone codes are (0, 0%, 0%) for Black, (210, 2%, 51%) for Cool Gray, (0, 0%, 71%) for Silver, (0, 0, 100) for White, for , for , for , for , and (350, 82%, 35%) for Crimson.

The HSL color code for Harvard Crimson Crimson is (350, 82%, 35%).
(350, 82%, 35%)
The HSL color code for Harvard Crimson Black is (0, 0%, 0%).
(0, 0%, 0%)
The HSL color code for Harvard Crimson Cool Gray is (210, 2%, 51%).
(210, 2%, 51%)
The HSL color code for Harvard Crimson Silver is (0, 0%, 71%).
(0, 0%, 71%)
The HSL color code for Harvard Crimson White is (0, 0, 100).
(0, 0, 100)
The HSL color code for Harvard Crimson is .
The HSL color code for Harvard Crimson is .
The HSL color code for Harvard Crimson is .
The HSL color code for Harvard Crimson is .

Harvard University Overview

  • 📛 Nickname: Crimson
  • 📅 Year Founded: 1636
  • 📍 Now Located in: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
  • ⚔️ Biggest Rival: Yale University (Harvard-Yale Regatta/The Game)
  • 🏆 Greatest Success: Widely recognized as one of the most prestigious universities in the world; numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and U.S. Presidents among its alumni

Harvard University Logo PNG

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Harvard University Logo Meaning

  • Veritas Shield: At the core of Harvard’s logo is the “Veritas” (Latin for “Truth”) shield, divided into three parts, with each section containing a book. This speaks to the university’s commitment to pursuing and disseminating knowledge and truth.
  • The Color Crimson: The shade of crimson prominently featured in the logo represents Harvard’s historical and formal color, symbolizing passion, courage, and the student body’s school spirit.
  • Laurel Wreath: Surrounding the shield is a laurel wreath, a symbol of achievement and honor, underscoring Harvard’s status as a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence.

Harvard University Logo Font

The font used in the Harvard University logo is a custom, serif typeface, reflecting tradition and dignity.

This typeface is chosen because it conveys prestige and scholarly authority, aligning with Harvard’s storied history and reputation for academic excellence.

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