Style Guide

Official Colours Official visual identity palette Choice of colour plays a dominant role in the brand image of the University. Thus, strict management and use of this palette will facilitate the establishment of the identity. All colour variations have been drawn from the Pantone colour chart. The official palette must not be replaced or modified by any other colour.

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Official Palette

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The primary palette is composed of two colours: the uOttawa grey and the uOttawa garnet, both colours of historical signifiance for the University. Some variation accommodates different printing methods and are 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

2 Pantone
Coated paper: Uncoated paper:	PANTONE Warm Grey 10 C 7532 U	PANTONE 202 C 194 U
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
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
RGB
	R: 114 G:99 B:77	R: 143 G:0 B:26