University blue is the main colour in our visual identity and is used as the university's main colour.
| HEX | #001158 |
| RGB | 0, 17, 88 |
| CMYK | 100, 75, 0, 35 |
| Pantone | 280 C |
Colour use and tints
In addition to our main colours, a lighter version of each is available. These tints are at 30% of the original intensity. This offers more flexibility and allows you to create subtle differences in your designs. Click on the tint below for the correct values.
RGB, CMYK, and PMS
Supporting colours
Our supporting colours help in two ways:
- Create accents: Use supporting colours to make elements of your design stand out.
- Create visual variation: Use supporting colours to you can create variety and a fresh look within our visual identity.
The faculties can use the supporting colours as their primary colour. Each faculty has its own designated colour. This ensures that each faculty is recognisable and has its own visual identity.
The faculties can also use our university blue instead of their supporting colour.
| HEX | #007679 |
| RGB | 0, 118, 121 |
| CMYK | 85, 30, 45, 10 |
| Pantone | 7714 C |
| Faculty | Governance and Global Affairs |
| HEX | #0E67B9 |
| RGB | 14, 103, 185 |
| CMYK | 85, 46, 0, 0 |
| Pantone | 7461 C |
| Faculty | Medicine/LUMC |
| HEX | #6433AB |
| RGB | 100, 51, 171 |
| CMYK | 79, 84, 0, 0 |
| Pantone | 267 C |
| Faculty | Social and Behavioural Sciences |
| HEX | #00653F |
| RGB | 0, 101, 63 |
| CMYK | 93, 30, 88, 20 |
| Pantone | 342 C |
| Faculty | Archaeology |
| HEX | #BE4500 |
| RGB | 190, 69, 0 |
| CMYK | 12, 82, 100, 5 |
| Pantone | 173 C |
| Faculty | Science |
| HEX | #4D781F |
| RGB | 77, 120, 31 |
| CMYK | 70, 30, 100, 16 |
| Pantone | 575 C |
| Faculty | Humanities |
| HEX | #A41467 |
| RGB | 164, 20, 103 |
| CMYK | 34, 100, 20, 10 |
| Pantone | 7648 C |
| Faculty | Law |
| HEX | #524f47 |
| RGB | 82, 79, 71 |
| CMYK | 45, 38, 47, 62 |
| Pantone | 446 C |
Guidelines for use
You may use the supporting colours and their lighter version as you choose, but please take note of the following guidelines:
- Always ensure a cohesive and recognisable appearance that aligns with our visual identity.
- Use the supporting colour that corresponds to the faculty in question.
Using accessible colours
