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The official colours of the University of Illinois are orange and blue, also known as Illini orange and Illini blue. These colours are central to the university's brand identity, with Illini orange being the most identified colour with the brand. The university also offers a slightly different shade of orange, called Altgeld orange, which is used when Illini orange does not provide enough colour contrast. MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint in the shades of Illini orange and Illini blue, with the former having an RGB value of 232, 119, 34 and a HEX code of #E87722.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| University | University of Illinois |
| Team | Fighting Illini |
| Colors | Orange and Blue |
| RGB values | 232, 119, 34 |
| HEX code | #E87722 |
| LRV (Light Reflectance Value) | 28.12 |
| Spray paint coverage | 20 square feet per coat |
| Spray paint shipping time | 3-5 business days |
| Paint shipping time | 1 to 3 business days |
| Primary colors | Illini orange and Illini blue |
| Secondary colors | Storm |
| Supporting colors | Not specified |
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What You'll Learn
University of Illinois Fighting Illini orange and blue paint
The official colours of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini are orange and blue. These colours are central to the university's brand identity and are used in university designs. The specific shades of orange and blue are available in the form of custom paint from MyPerfectColor. The RGB values for the orange are 232, 119, 34, and the HEX code is #E87722. The navy blue Hex code is #13294b, and the RGB values are 19, 41, and 75. MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to the University of Illinois Fighting Illini colours, enabling a professional spray-smooth finish in any colour and sheen. The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. The paint is custom-made to order, and most orders ship within 48 hours. However, custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship.
The University of Illinois also provides brand guidelines that emphasise the importance of accessibility in design. Illini orange and blue should be the dominant colours in university designs, but Altgeld orange can be used when Illini orange does not provide enough colour contrast. The university's supporting colours should complement the primary and secondary colours and should only be used when necessary to enhance icons, charts, infographics, and graphs.
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MyPerfectColor's custom spray paint
MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint in over 250,000 colours, matched to any colour standard, including Pantone, RAL, and Federal Standard 595, as well as all major paint brands. MyPerfectColor uses proprietary paints to create or match any colour imaginable. They can match any colour based on the colour specifications of the original.
MyPerfectColor offers spray paint in 5 different sheens ranging from flat to gloss, so you can choose the gloss level best suited to your project. They also offer custom sheens upon request. The spray paint is available in ultra-flat, low lustre, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss finishes. The sheen that matches the original product is also offered.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying, durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. It sticks well to most surfaces, including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets, and primed or previously painted wood. The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat.
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RGB and Hex codes
The official University of Illinois Fighting Illini colours are orange and blue. These colours are central to the university's brand identity and are used in university designs. The university also has a secondary colour palette that can be used to supplement Illini orange and blue on a limited basis.
The RGB values for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini orange are 232, 119, 34. The HEX code is #E87722. The RGB values for the navy blue are 19, 41, 75 and the HEX code is #13294B. The navy blue Pantone colour is PMS 2767 C and the orange is PMS 7417 C. The LRV for the orange is 28.12, which stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a colour reflects.
MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to the University of Illinois Fighting Illini colours. The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. The paint is an acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. The lead time for paint orders is typically 1 to 3 business days for interior and exterior house paints and 3-5 business days for custom spray paint.
The university also offers an accessible alternative to Illini orange: Altgeld orange. This colour can be used when Illini orange does not provide enough colour contrast, for example, when using orange text at a small size or on a light grey background.
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Paint lead times
The lead time for paint refers to the amount of time it takes for the paint to be produced and shipped to the customer. MyPerfectColor offers custom-made paint to match the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois Orange. The lead time for this paint depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on the customer's location and the shipping method chosen. MyPerfectColor usually operates Monday to Friday and sometimes on weekends based on demand. 70% of orders ship within 48 hours. For faster production, customers can select 'Expedited Production' during checkout, which usually cuts about 2 business days off production.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel for its spray paint, which is a fast-drying and durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. MyPerfectColor also provides the RGB and HEX codes for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois Orange, which are 232, 119, 34 and #E87722, respectively.
In addition to production and shipping lead times, customers should also be aware of the potential need for a primer. While most touch-up applications do not require a primer, it may improve adhesion and is typically recommended for exterior applications.
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University of Illinois brand guidelines
The University of Illinois takes its brand and image very seriously. The university has set ambitious goals that can only be achieved by working together, and that extends to the way they communicate who they are. The university's brand guidelines are designed to ensure that the university speaks with a unified and consistent voice in all of its messaging and communications.
The University of Illinois has three campuses: Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, and System Offices. Each campus has its own specific style and editorial guidelines that should be followed when referring to the university.
For example, the University of Illinois Chicago has the following guidelines:
- The official name of the College of Medicine is the University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago.
- The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics should be used on second reference; the University of Illinois Hospital is also acceptable if directly referring to the hospital.
- The University of Illinois Chicago uses the non-standard spelling 'theatre'.
- The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law can also be referred to as UIC Law or School of Law.
In addition to these guidelines, the University of Illinois also has specific paint colours associated with its brand. The official University of Illinois Fighting Illini orange has been precisely matched for paint and spray paint by MyPerfectColor. The RGB values for this colour are 232, 119, 34, and the HEX code is #E87722. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel coating that is suitable for interior or exterior use.
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Frequently asked questions
#13294b.
#E84A27 or #E87722.
19, 41, 75.
232, 74, 39 or 232, 119, 34.
