Our Sources
Transparency is key to trust. Here are the sources we use to verify and maintain accurate team color data.
Source Classification
Official Sources
Direct from teams, leagues, or official brand guidelines. These are our primary sources and are given the highest weight in verification.
Secondary Sources
Official merchandise, licensed products, and verified third-party references. Used for cross-reference verification.
Sources by League
NFL
National Football League
NBA
National Basketball Association
MLB
Major League Baseball
NHL
National Hockey League
NCAA
NCAA Division I
Individual school brand and identity guidelines
Color specifications from university athletic departments
Conference-level branding resources
Additional References
We also use these resources for color conversion verification, historical data, and technical accuracy:
How We Stay Current
Sports team branding evolves constantly. Here's how we keep our data up to date:
- •Monitor official team announcements and press releases
- •Track rebranding news across major sports media outlets
- •Process community-submitted corrections and updates
- •Periodic re-verification against primary sources
Have a Source to Share?
If you have access to official team color information or notice we're missing a source, we'd love to hear from you. Accurate data is a community effort.