The official colours
Official visual identity palette
Colour choice plays an important role in the brand image of the University. Thus, strict management and use of this palette helps establish the identity. All colour variations have been drawn from the Pantone© colour chart. The official palette coulours must not be replaced by or modified with any other colour.
Official palette


Options
The primary palette is composed of two colours: the uOttawa grey and the uOttawa garnet, both colours of historical significance for the University. Some variation is possible to accommodate different printing methods, but always remaining consistent with the University of Ottawa identity. Pantone© colours followed by a "C" are for printing on coated paper and those followed by a "U" for printing on uncoated paper.
Official palette
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| 2 Pantone | |||
| Coated paper: Uncoated paper: |
PANTONE Warm Grey 10 C 7532 U |
PANTONE 202 C 194 U |
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| CMYK | |||
| Coated paper: Uncoated paper: |
C:0 M:14 Y:28 K:55 C:0 M:17 Y:50 K:65 |
C:0 M:100 Y:61 K:43 C:0 M:100 Y:64 K:33 |
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| 1 Pantone | |||
| Coated paper: Uncoated paper: |
PANTONE Warm Grey 10 C 7532 U |
When only Pantone is used, all elements should be printed in 100% tonality. | ![]() |
Black |
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| RGB | |||
R: 114 G:99 B:77 |
R: 143 G:0 B:26 |
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