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Cleveland Cavaliers Colors

League
League: NBA
Division
Division: Central Division
Founded
Founded: 1970
Venue
Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

The Cleveland Cavaliers use wine, gold, and navy blue as their primary team colors. Below are the hex, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values for the full Cleveland Cavaliers color palette, with WCAG contrast checks and copy-ready code for web, print, and design tools.

Wine

Pantone—
Text contrast
Aa
White text
10.39:1
AA PassAAA Pass
Aa
Black text
2.02:1
AA FailAAA Fail

Gold

Pantone—
Text contrast
Aa
White text
1.73:1
AA FailAAA Fail
Aa
Black text
12.12:1
AA PassAAA Pass

Navy Blue

Pantone—
Text contrast
Aa
White text
16.54:1
AA PassAAA Pass
Aa
Black text
1.27:1
AA FailAAA Fail
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Cleveland Cavaliers Color Codes

Every Cleveland Cavaliers color in every common format — copy the exact values into your design, web, or print workflow.

Cleveland Cavaliers color values in HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK and Pantone
ColorRoleHEXRGBHSLCMYKPantone
Wineprimary#6F263D111, 38, 61hsl(341, 49%, 29%)0, 66, 45, 56—
Goldsecondary#FFB81C255, 184, 28hsl(41, 100%, 55%)0, 28, 89, 0—
Navy Blueaccent#041E424, 30, 66hsl(215, 89%, 14%)94, 55, 0, 74—

Cleveland Cavaliers Color History

The Cleveland Cavaliers have maintained their signature color scheme throughout their history, with each color carefully chosen to represent the team's identity and connect with their fanbase. These colors are used across all team branding, uniforms, and merchandise.

Historical Colors

4 colors

Explore Cleveland Cavaliers's color evolution throughout their history. Click any color to copy its HEX code.

Using Cleveland Cavaliers Colors

Web & CSS

Use the HEX or rgb() values directly in CSS. The primary color, Wine (#6F263D), works well for headers and calls to action — check the contrast readouts above to choose white or black text for accessible pairings.

Print

For print, convert to the CMYK values listed in the table. When color accuracy matters — vinyl, fabric, or signage — match against a Pantone (PMS) chip from the team's brand guide, since screen color rarely matches ink exactly.

Merch & apparel

Thread and heat-transfer vinyl are specified in Pantone, so bring the CMYK and hex values to your supplier as a starting point. Remember that team names, logos, and marks are trademarks — the color values are a reference, not a license.

Cleveland Cavaliers Colors FAQ

What are the Cleveland Cavaliers team colors?

The Cleveland Cavaliers team colors are Wine (#6F263D), Gold (#FFB81C), and Navy Blue (#041E42).

What is the hex code for Cleveland Cavaliers Wine?

The hex code for Cleveland Cavaliers Wine is #6F263D. In RGB that is rgb(111, 38, 61), and in CMYK it is 0, 66, 45, 56.

What Pantone colors do the Cleveland Cavaliers use?

Published Pantone (PMS) values are not listed for the Cleveland Cavaliers in this reference. For exact Pantone matching in print or apparel, check the team's brand or style guide — the hex, RGB, and CMYK values on this page cover most digital and print needs.

Have the Cleveland Cavaliers colors changed over time?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have maintained their signature color scheme throughout their history, with each color carefully chosen to represent the team's identity and connect with their fanbase. These colors are used across all team branding, uniforms, and merchandise.

Can I use Cleveland Cavaliers colors on merchandise I sell?

Color values themselves generally are not protectable, but team names, logos, and related marks are trademarks owned by their respective organizations. This is general information, not legal advice — review the team's brand guidelines and trademark terms before selling anything that uses their identity.

Data & Verification

Data Source & Verification

Source
NBA Team Brand Assets
From official team brand/style guide
Confidence Level
High
Multiple reliable sources agree

Last verified:

Reference: NBA Team Brand Assets

Color values are researched using publicly available brand guidelines and reliable references. If a value looks outdated, let us know. Learn more in our methodology and sources.