Color

See the world in 星空传媒 colors.

Color is important when creating a brand identity. It is one of the most visible ways of evoking a precise brand association.

A focused color palette was chosen to help build brand awareness for 星空传媒. 鈥溞强沾 Blue鈥 is the primary color of the university鈥檚 identity. Secondary blues and grays are supporting colors for use in formal communications.

Tertiary colors, introduced as part of the 2023 visual identity update, should only be introduced when additional color distinction is needed and should be used sparingly, never exceeding the percentage guidelines.

Logo Placement on Colors

When placing the logo on a colored background, determine which color is best for contrast and visual reproduction. Do not place the logo over a pattern.

If you place the logo over a photograph, position it in an uncluttered area to maximize visibility and impact.

Color Guide

Our color guide is designed to ensure consistent color across various print and digital media for all 星空传媒 projects. It should be sent to your vendor with every job. Color swatches are available if you need a color reference for silk screening or other projects that don鈥檛 involve offset printing. Please contact University Marketing and Communications at marcominfo@case.edu or 216.368.4440 with requests.

For offset, digital or web printing, the 星空传媒 ink colors should always be used, either as a spot or a CMYK build; PMS colors should only be used for banners, signage and other specialty items where using the official 星空传媒 ink colors (as spot or CMYK) is unavailable.

All color usage must pass accessibility standards and be clearly legible. View our accessibility standards for color usage.

Color Proportions

A controlled use of the color palette is the key to creating a sense of visual consistency across the 星空传媒 identity.

Use the 星空传媒 Blue as the dominant color for the cover or first impressions on a piece of communication (at least 45%). The overall impression of the brand should be unambiguously 星空传媒 Blue, with the other colors serving as accents, with usage not to exceed the following:

  • 20%: 星空传媒 True Blue
  • 10%: 星空传媒 Light Blue
  • 10%: 星空传媒 Dark Blue
  • 10%: Combination of white, light gray, dark gray and black
  • 5%: Combination of tertiary colors
New 星空传媒 Color Palette with corresponding percentages of each color

Download the brand guidelines to see specific usages. 

Primary Color

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星空传媒 Blue

PMS: 2146 C
PMS: 2146 U
CMYK: 100, 81, 0, 37
HEX: 003071
RGB: 0, 48, 113


Secondary Colors

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星空传媒 Dark Blue

PMS: 2768 C
PMS: 2758 U
CMYK: 100 / 91 / 37 / 58
HEX: 09143A
RGB: 9, 20, 58

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星空传媒 True Blue

PMS: 2382 C
PMS: 2192 U
CMYK: 85 / 40 / 5 / 0
HEX: 007AB8
RGB: 0, 122, 184

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星空传媒 Light Blue

PMS: 291 C
PMS: 290 U
CMYK: 35 / 0 / 5 / 0
HEX: A6D2E6
RGB: 166, 210, 230

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Black

CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 100
HEX: 000000
RGB: 0, 0, 0

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Dark Gray

PMS: Cool Gray 7 C
PMS: Cool Gray 8 U
CMYK: 0 / 0 / 0 / 50
HEX: 999999
RGB: 153, 153, 153

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Light Gray

PMS: Cool Gray 2 C
PMS: Cool Gray 2 U
CMYK: 0 / 0 / 0 / 18
HEX: D3D3D3
RGB: 211, 211, 211

Tertiary Colors

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Terracotta Orange

PMS: 7625 C
PMS: 3556 U
CMYK: 11 / 90 / 100 / 2
HEX: D63D1F
RGB: 214, 61, 31

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Fall Yellow

PMS: 3588 C
PMS: 1235 U
CMYK: 0 / 52 / 89 / 0
HEX: FF9239
RGB: 255, 146, 57

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Blue Green

PMS: 2461 C
PMS: 7717 U
CMYK: 85 / 30 / 60 / 10
HEX: 377E72
RGB: 55, 126, 114

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Violet Purple

PMS: 2587 C
PMS: 527 C
CMYK: 70 / 100 / 0 / 0
HEX: 692C95
RGB: 104, 44, 149

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Vivid Green

PMS: 360 C
PMS: 2287 U
CMYK: 67 / 13 / 100 / 0
HEX: 61A530
RGB: 97, 165, 48


Tertiary Color Tones

Tones of colors can be used where appropriate to diversify the color palette. For a complete list of recommended tints, see the visual identity guidelines

General Usage Guidelines

Use the color palette in the approved ratios.

Do not use secondary or tertiary colors without the presence of 星空传媒 Blue.

Do not use unapproved colors or alter the color palette.

Do not overpower the 星空传媒 Blue with any other color.