teampalettes.com
NCAA

Indiana Hoosiers Colors

League
League: NCAA
Founded
Founded: 1950
Venue
Venue: Home Stadium

The Indiana Hoosiers use crimson and cream as their primary team colors. Below are the hex, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values for the full Indiana Hoosiers color palette, with WCAG contrast checks and copy-ready code for web, print, and design tools.

Crimson

Pantone—
Text contrast
Aa
White text
8.92:1
AA PassAAA Pass
Aa
Black text
2.35:1
AA FailAAA Fail

Cream

Pantone—
Text contrast
Aa
White text
1.17:1
AA FailAAA Fail
Aa
Black text
17.95:1
AA PassAAA Pass
Tap to copy

Indiana Hoosiers Color Codes

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

Indiana Hoosiers color values in HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK and Pantone
ColorRoleHEXRGBHSLCMYKPantone
Crimsonprimary#990000153, 0, 0hsl(0, 100%, 30%)0, 100, 100, 40—
Creamsecondary#EEEDEB238, 237, 235hsl(40, 8%, 93%)0, 0, 1, 7—

Indiana Hoosiers Color History

The Indiana Hoosiers 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.

The current palette pairs crimson (#990000) and cream (#EEEDEB). These values anchor the Indiana Hoosiers identity across uniforms, signage, broadcast graphics, and digital channels, giving the NCAA club a consistent look season to season.

Using Indiana Hoosiers Colors

Web & CSS

Use the HEX or rgb() values directly in CSS. The primary color, Crimson (#990000), 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.

Indiana Hoosiers Colors FAQ

What are the Indiana Hoosiers team colors?

The Indiana Hoosiers team colors are Crimson (#990000) and Cream (#EEEDEB).

What is the hex code for Indiana Hoosiers Crimson?

The hex code for Indiana Hoosiers Crimson is #990000. In RGB that is rgb(153, 0, 0), and in CMYK it is 0, 100, 100, 40.

What Pantone colors do the Indiana Hoosiers use?

Published Pantone (PMS) values are not listed for the Indiana Hoosiers 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 Indiana Hoosiers colors changed over time?

The Indiana Hoosiers 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 Indiana Hoosiers 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
University Brand Guidelines
From official team brand/style guide
Confidence Level
High
Multiple reliable sources agree

Last verified:

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.