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New York Giants (MLB) Colors

League
League: MLB
Years active
Years active: 1883–1957
Status
Status: Now the San Francisco Giants (1958–present)

The New York Giants (MLB) used black and orange as their primary team colors. Below are the hex, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values for the New York Giants (MLB) color palette, preserved here as a historical reference.

Black

Pantone
Text contrast
Aa
White text
15.32:1
AA PassAAA Pass
Aa
Black text
1.37:1
AA FailAAA Fail

Orange

Pantone
Text contrast
Aa
White text
3.15:1
AA FailAAA Fail
Aa
Black text
6.66:1
AA PassAAA Fail
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New York Giants (MLB) Color Codes

Every New York Giants (MLB) color in every common format — copy the exact values into your design, web, or print workflow.

New York Giants (MLB) color values in HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK and Pantone
ColorRoleHEXRGBHSLCMYKPantone
Blackprimary#27251F39, 37, 31hsl(45, 11%, 14%)0, 5, 21, 85
Orangesecondary#FD5A1E253, 90, 30hsl(16, 98%, 55%)0, 64, 88, 1

New York Giants (MLB) Color History

The New York Giants (MLB) maintained their signature color scheme throughout their existence (1883–1957). These historic colors represent an important part of New sports history and continue to be celebrated by fans today.

Historical Colors

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Explore New York Giants (MLB)'s color evolution throughout their history. Click any color to copy its HEX code.

Using New York Giants (MLB) Colors

Web & CSS

Use the HEX or rgb() values directly in CSS. The primary color, Black (#27251F), 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.

New York Giants (MLB) Colors FAQ

What are the New York Giants (MLB) team colors?

The New York Giants (MLB) team colors are Black (#27251F) and Orange (#FD5A1E).

What is the hex code for New York Giants (MLB) Black?

The hex code for New York Giants (MLB) Black is #27251F. In RGB that is rgb(39, 37, 31), and in CMYK it is 0, 5, 21, 85.

What Pantone colors do the New York Giants (MLB) use?

Published Pantone (PMS) values are not listed for the New York Giants (MLB) 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 New York Giants (MLB) colors changed over time?

The New York Giants (MLB) maintained their signature color scheme throughout their existence (1883–1957). These historic colors represent an important part of New sports history and continue to be celebrated by fans today.

Can I use New York Giants (MLB) 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
Historical Archives
From historical sports archives
Confidence Level
Medium
Single reliable source or minor variations

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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.