The original University of Michigan colors were described in 1867 as “Azure Blue” and “Maize,” two standard artist’s oil colors of the day. The blue was described as being “the blue of a summer sky” and the maize as “the yellow of ripe corn.” These colors are represented today on the University flag and the ribbons affixed to diplomas.

In general, the block M is in yellow and the logotype component is in blue. The University of Michigan-Dearborn logos use the following color combinations for uncoated and coated stock:

Uncoated Stock = PMS 2758 (blue) and PMS 115 (yellow)
Coated Stock = PMS 2758 (blue) and PMS 123 (yellow)

Please note: The UM-Dearborn blue can turn purple and yellow tends to turn orange when printed on some materials. To obtain the best color representation, please ask your printer to "match the PMS color" and provide you with a color proof (non-electronic). If you need help proofing the colors, please contact the Communications and Marketing department.

RGB colors are generally for Web use only. When trying to replicate UM-Dearborn colors in Web pages and banner ads, please refer to the RGB color combinations below. These combinations are the general equivalents to the PMS colors used in UM-Dearborn logos.