Common questions

What is the Purdue logo?

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The emblem of Purdue is the word Purdue printed in black with the word University below in gold. A gold horizontal line separates the two words in capital letters in a serif typeface. The seal was officially introduced in 1969 at the 100th-anniversary celebration of the institution.

What font does Purdue use?

Purdue University’s Office of Marketing and Media uses fonts including Acumin Pro, United Sans and Source Serif Pro in the University’s brand toolkit. For installation on University-owned computers, you may download United Sans from the Purdue Community Hub.

What color is athletic gold?

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Green PMS 3308 C
Gold PMS 1235 C
Gray PMS 429 C

What college is the mastodons?

Purdue Fort Wayne
Purdue Fort Wayne is the only university in the country with a mastodon as a mascot. It’s a distinction that we are quite proud of.

Why is Purdue special?

Purdue University, home of the spirited Boilermakers, is a public university in Indiana known for its outstanding academic programs. Boasting excellent programs, such as in the STEM fields like engineering and mathematics, this university has novel opportunities for many students!

How did Purdue get its name?

The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college of science, technology, and agriculture in his name.

What font is the Purdue P?

Purdue University’s Office of Marketing and Media uses fonts including Acumin Pro, United Sans and Source Serif Pro in the University’s brand toolkit.

What city and state is Purdue University in?

West Lafayette
Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, IN which is part of the Greater Lafayette community, consisting of West Lafayette, Lafayette, and Tippecanoe County. The Greater Lafayette area is one of the largest metropolitan areas in northwestern Indiana.

What are the colors of the Purdue University football team?

Purdue University Colors Big Ten Conference team colors The Purdue University colors are Old Gold and Black. The nickname of the athletics team is the Boilermakers.

What is the brand identity of Purdue University?

Beyond our logo, color is one of the most recognizable aspects of our brand identity. Using color appropriately is one of the easiest ways to make sure our materials reflect a cohesive Purdue University brand. At our core we are Gold and Black.

What are the colors of the Purdue Boilermakers?

Purdue Boilermakers color codes: RGB, CMYK, Pantone, Hex Old Gold Hex color: #CEB888 Old Gold RGB: 206 184 136 Old Gold CMYK: 6 14 39 8 Old Gold Pantone: PMS 7502 C

Which is the hardest working color for Purdue?

The range of tones inspired by black are the hardest-working colors of the brand. They provide the support and flexibility behind the gold options, making them legible and vibrant. Without these neutral options, the other colors would be harder to use — making them indispensable to the practicality of the brand.