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St. Louis Cardinals Colors

League
League: MLB
Founded
Founded: 1882
Venue
Venue: Busch Stadium

The St. Louis Cardinals use cardinal red, navy, and yellow as their primary team colors. Below are the hex, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values for the full St. Louis Cardinals color palette, with WCAG contrast checks and copy-ready code for web, print, and design tools.

Cardinal Red

Pantone—
Text contrast
Aa
White text
5.84:1
AA PassAAA Fail
Aa
Black text
3.59:1
AA FailAAA Fail

Navy

Pantone—
Text contrast
Aa
White text
15.79:1
AA PassAAA Pass
Aa
Black text
1.33:1
AA FailAAA Fail

Yellow

Pantone—
Text contrast
Aa
White text
1.37:1
AA FailAAA Fail
Aa
Black text
15.35:1
AA PassAAA Pass
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St. Louis Cardinals Color Codes

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

St. Louis Cardinals color values in HEX, RGB, HSL, CMYK and Pantone
ColorRoleHEXRGBHSLCMYKPantone
Cardinal Redprimary#C41E3A196, 30, 58hsl(350, 73%, 44%)0, 85, 70, 23—
Navysecondary#0C234012, 35, 64hsl(213, 68%, 15%)81, 45, 0, 75—
Yellowaccent#FEDB00254, 219, 0hsl(52, 100%, 50%)0, 14, 100, 0—

St. Louis Cardinals Color History

The St. Louis Cardinals 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 St. Louis Cardinals's color evolution throughout their history. Click any color to copy its HEX code.

Using St. Louis Cardinals Colors

Web & CSS

Use the HEX or rgb() values directly in CSS. The primary color, Cardinal Red (#C41E3A), 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.

St. Louis Cardinals Colors FAQ

What are the St. Louis Cardinals team colors?

The St. Louis Cardinals team colors are Cardinal Red (#C41E3A), Navy (#0C2340), and Yellow (#FEDB00).

What is the hex code for St. Louis Cardinals Cardinal Red?

The hex code for St. Louis Cardinals Cardinal Red is #C41E3A. In RGB that is rgb(196, 30, 58), and in CMYK it is 0, 85, 70, 23.

What Pantone colors do the St. Louis Cardinals use?

Published Pantone (PMS) values are not listed for the St. Louis Cardinals 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 St. Louis Cardinals colors changed over time?

The St. Louis Cardinals 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 St. Louis Cardinals 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
MLB Brand Guidelines
From official team brand/style guide
Confidence Level
High
Multiple reliable sources agree

Last verified:

Reference: MLB Brand Guidelines

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.