Brand Guidelines
Color is fundamental in establishing and communicating the San Jose SaberCats brand identity. Consistent use of color, in conjunction with the monogram, across various communications establishes brand recognition.
Colors rooted in the tradition of the SaberCats must always be displayed with utmost accuracy. All printed colors, albeit printed on coated or uncoated stock, should match the color of current Pantone chips that are up to date. The Pantone Matching System (PMS) selects, specifies, and matches controlled ink colors.
Using independent combinations of white/Green or white/Gold is not recommended. These color combinations are more closely identified with other institutions and will diminish the brand equity the SaberCats have built with the consistent use of Green and Gold as their primary palette.
The primary color palette should not be used in conjunction with any other colors outside of particular use case scenarios that require special approval from the San Jose SaberCats and the National Gridiron League.
Primary Brand Color Ratio
The official colors of the SaberCats are Green and Gold and should be used in all cases when communicating on behalf of the brand. White is a supporting color in conjunction with Green and Gold. In the primary color palette, orange is an accent color that is used sparingly. This graphic shows a suggested balance of colors for brand communication.
Exceptions
Occasional opportunities arise to use an expanded color palette that ventures outside the primary color palette. Typical opportunities include the occasional use of unique uniforms, such as those promoting breast cancer awareness (pink). Though acceptable for special occasions, using colors outside the primary palette is not intended for long-term initiatives.
However, using colors outside of the palette is not permissible for purely aesthetic reasons. Seek approval from the San Jose SaberCats and the National Gridiron League for permissible applications and color recommendations.
Rules
When applying the San Jose SaberCats brand with permissible color exceptions, please adhere to the following guidelines:
-Keep the executions simple and do not use colors that will clash with each other.
-The SaberCats logo must be included in all applications with extended palettes.
-Never use an extended palette based on personal or aesthetic preferences.
-Always obtain approval from the San Jose SaberCats and the National Gridiron League when using colors outside the primary color palette.
