# Stanford University Brand Information **League:** NCAA **Conference:** ACC ## Description Founded in 1885 and situated in Stanford, California, Stanford University is a world-renowned private research university consistently ranked among the top academic institutions globally. Dedicated to fostering fundamental discovery and accelerating solutions to the world's great challenges, Stanford is defined by its culture of innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and interdisciplinary approach. The university's competitive drive is represented by its athletic teams, known simply as the Cardinal. ## Official Brand Colors ### Secondary Colors - Black: #000000 - Gray Chateau: #a4aaad - green: #006953 - red: #b30838 - White: #ffffff ## Official Logos Total logo files available: 46 - SU: Available in PNG, SVG ## Trademarked Phrases - Cardinal™ - Cardinal™ - Fear the Tree™ - Stanford® - Stanford® - Stanford® - The Farm™ - University Cardinal™ - University Stanford® --- Source: Sportsmarks.com - https://sportsmarks.com/stanford
Stanford University
About Stanford University
founded:1885location:Californiamascot symbol nickname:Cardinal
Founded in 1885 and situated in Stanford, California, Stanford University is a world-renowned private research university consistently ranked among the top academic institutions globally. Dedicated to fostering fundamental discovery and accelerating solutions to the world's great challenges, Stanford is defined by its culture of innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and interdisciplinary approach. The university's competitive drive is represented by its athletic teams, known simply as the Cardinal.
Colors
#000000
Black
#a4aaad
Gray Chateau
#006953
green
#b30838
red
#ffffff
White
Logos
Primary Marks
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General
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Verbiage
Cardinal™
Cardinal™
Fear the Tree™
Stanford®
Stanford®
Stanford®
The Farm™
University Cardinal™
University Stanford®
Restrictions
Never stretch, skew, distort, or re-color any Stanford logo.
Do not use the Stanford wordmark to replace the word "Stanford" within a sentence or paragraph.
Always maintain a buffer zone around the logo equal to the "x-height" of the "Stanford" wordmark. Do not place text, photos, or other graphics within this zone.
Ensure the wordmark is at least 85 pixels wide for digital or 0.85 inches wide for print to ensure legibility.
Do not combine Stanford logos or Mark with any third-party or commercial logos.
Use only the current Block S with Tree and modern wordmark. Use of retired, "vintage," or historical versions is prohibited.
Pertinent Information
University seal permitted on products for resale.
Alterations to seal or primary mark permitted.
Overlaying / intersecting graphics permitted with seal.
University licenses consumables.
University licenses health & beauty products.
University permits numbers on products for resale.
Mascot caricatures permitted.
Cross licensing with other marks permitted.
NO USE of current players' name, image, or likeness is permitted on commercial products in violation of NCAA rules and regulations.
NO REFERENCES to alcohol, drugs, firearms, or tobacco related products may be used in conjunction with University marks.
"Cardinal" is never plural (it refers to the color not the bird).
® appears after "Stanford" not "University"
University is known by "S" not "SU".
University requires a finished sample from all new applicants or for new products before approval for licensure is given.
No use of multiple Stanford primary marks on a single item.
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