The National Hockey League (NHL) is divided into two conferences - the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference - each with 16 teams. The reigning Stanley Cup champions are the Florida Panthers. Best Color Codes currently covers 5 NHL teams, with new team pages being added regularly. Every entry includes official HEX, RGB, CMYK, and Pantone values sourced from team brand guidelines and verified SVG artwork.
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Most common NHL team colors
Across the 5 NHL teams on Best Color Codes, blue is the dominant color - reflecting hockey's association with ice, cold, and the Canadian winters where the sport was born.
| Color family | Teams |
|---|---|
| Silver / White | Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Blue | Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Gold / Yellow | Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators |
| Black | Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars |
| Green | Dallas Stars |
| Orange | Edmonton Oilers |
Note: colors are grouped into families (e.g. "Bruins Gold" and "Predators Gold" both count under Gold / Yellow).
NHL team HEX color codes
HEX codes are the standard for web and digital design. Every value below is the official HEX code confirmed from team brand materials.
| Team | Color | HEX |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | Gold | #FFB81C |
| Black | #000000 | |
| White | #FFFFFF | |
| Dallas Stars | Victory Green | #006847 |
| Silver | #8F8F8C | |
| Black | #111111 | |
| Edmonton Oilers | Navy Blue | #041E42 |
| Orange | #FF4C00 | |
| White | #FFFFFF | |
| Nashville Predators | Gold | #FFB81C |
| Navy Blue | #041E42 | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Blue | #00205B |
| White | #FFFFFF |
NHL team RGB color codes
RGB values are used in digital displays, video production, and on-screen design tools. Each value represents Red, Green, and Blue channels on a 0-255 scale.
| Team | Color | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | Gold | 252, 181, 20 |
| Black | 17, 17, 17 | |
| White | 255, 255, 255 | |
| Dallas Stars | Victory Green | 0, 104, 71 |
| Silver | 143, 143, 140 | |
| Black | 17, 17, 17 | |
| Edmonton Oilers | Navy Blue | 4, 30, 66 |
| Orange | 252, 76, 0 | |
| White | 255, 255, 255 | |
| Nashville Predators | Gold | 255, 184, 28 |
| Navy Blue | 4, 30, 66 | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Blue | 0, 32, 91 |
| White | 255, 255, 255 |
NHL team CMYK color codes
CMYK values are used in print design and physical merchandise. The four channels - Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black) - represent how ink is mixed for printing.
| Team | Color | CMYK |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | Gold | 0, 31, 98, 0 |
| Black | 0, 0, 0, 100 | |
| White | 0, 0, 0, 0 | |
| Dallas Stars | Victory Green | 93, 13, 85, 44 |
| Silver | 21, 11, 9, 23 | |
| Black | 0, 0, 0, 100 | |
| Edmonton Oilers | Navy Blue | 100, 90, 13, 68 |
| Orange | 0, 73, 98, 0 | |
| White | 0, 0, 0, 0 | |
| Nashville Predators | Gold | 0, 31, 98, 0 |
| Navy Blue | 100, 90, 13, 68 | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Blue | 100, 93, 33, 32 |
| White | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
NHL team Pantone color codes
Pantone (PMS) codes are the industry standard for brand color consistency across physical products - from jerseys to arena signage to merchandise.
| Team | Color | Pantone |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | Gold | PMS 1235 C |
| Black | BLACK C | |
| White | WHITE | |
| Dallas Stars | Victory Green | PMS 3425 C |
| Silver | PMS 429 C | |
| Black | BLACK C | |
| Edmonton Oilers | Navy Blue | PMS 282 C |
| Orange | PMS 1655 C | |
| White | WHITE | |
| Nashville Predators | Gold | PMS 1235 C |
| Navy Blue | PMS 282 C | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Blue | PMS 281 C |
| White | WHITE |
What do NHL team colors mean?
NHL team colors often reflect the city's heritage, geography, or the symbolism tied to the team's name.
Boston Bruins
Black and gold were chosen in 1924 to stand out from other teams. The colors have become iconic - representing the working-class grit of Boston and making the Bruins one of the most visually recognizable franchises in hockey.
Dallas Stars
Victory green, black, and gold reflect Texas pride and the lone star identity of the state. The green was a bold choice when introduced in 1993 - making Dallas one of the few major sports teams to use green as a primary color.
Edmonton Oilers
Royal blue and burnt orange reflect the oil industry that defines Edmonton's economy. The colors were chosen to be bold and distinctive when the franchise entered the NHL from the WHA in 1979.
Nashville Predators
Navy blue, gold, and white were chosen in 1997 to evoke power and prestige. The gold references Nashville's music industry and connection to country music gold records.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Blue and white honor the Canadian national colors and the maple leaf - Canada's most recognizable symbol. The franchise has used some form of blue and white since 1917, making it one of the most consistent color identities in all of sports.
NHL team logo meanings
NHL logos blend sporting identity with city and regional pride, often using imagery tied to history, geography, or local culture.
Boston Bruins
A spoked "B" in a wheel design - introduced in 1948 and refined over decades. The wheel spoke pattern references the team's original connection to the Boston Athletic Association and conveys speed and motion.
Dallas Stars
A star with a skate blade cutting through it - tying the Texas lone star identity directly to the sport of hockey. The logo's green and gold color scheme made it instantly distinctive when the franchise moved from Minnesota in 1993.
Edmonton Oilers
An oil drop shape containing a skater - directly referencing the oil industry that powers Edmonton. Simple, bold, and immediately tied to the city's economic identity.
Nashville Predators
A saber-toothed tiger - referencing the prehistoric Smilodon fossils discovered during the construction of the arena. The predator theme was chosen to give Nashville a fierce, aggressive identity.
Toronto Maple Leafs
A stylized maple leaf - one of the most iconic logos in hockey. The 13-point leaf has been updated multiple times, with the most significant redesign in 2016 returning to a cleaner, more classic look.
How to recreate an NHL logo
If you're designing fan art or a creative project using NHL team colors, here's a general workflow:
- Get the official colors - use the HEX, RGB, and Pantone values from this page or the team's individual color page.
- Source the logo SVG - official SVG logos are available through the NHL's press kit or Wikimedia Commons for reference use.
- Open in a vector tool - Adobe Illustrator, Figma, or Affinity Designer all work well for SVG editing.
- Apply official colors - replace any approximate colors with the exact values from team brand guidelines.
- Respect usage rights - NHL team logos are trademarked. Fan art is generally tolerated but commercial use requires licensing.
NHL teams with similar colors to other leagues
Several NHL teams share their color palette with franchises across the NFL, NBA, and MLB - creating cross-sport color connections.
Boston Bruins
Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) - both use black and gold, creating a working-class, industrial aesthetic that resonates with blue-collar fan bases.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Raptors (NBA) - both Toronto franchises use blue and red respectively, giving the city a consistent sports color identity.
Nashville Predators
Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) and Golden State Warriors (NBA) - all use blue and gold as core palette colors, though the shade of gold varies significantly.
Dallas Stars
Green Bay Packers (NFL) and Oakland Athletics (MLB) - all use green and gold, a relatively rare combination in major American sports.
Edmonton Oilers
New York Mets (MLB) and New York Knicks (NBA) - all use royal blue and orange, a bold complementary color pairing.
Historical NHL teams and their colors
Several NHL franchises have relocated or folded over the decades, leaving behind memorable color legacies.
| Team | Era | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec Nordiques | 1972-1995 | Relocated to Colorado and became the Colorado Avalanche. The Nordiques wore blue, red, and white with a distinctive igloo logo - colors that remain beloved by Quebec hockey fans. |
| Hartford Whalers | 1979-1997 | Relocated to Carolina and became the Hurricanes. The Whalers' teal, green, and white is considered one of the best color schemes in hockey history - their logo a fan favorite to this day. |
| Minnesota North Stars | 1967-1993 (Minnesota) | Relocated to Dallas in 1993 and became the Stars, dropping the green and gold color scheme. Minnesota later received an expansion team, the Wild, in 2000. |
| Atlanta Thrashers | 1999-2011 | Relocated to Winnipeg in 2011 and became the Jets. The Thrashers wore blue, red, and gold with a thrasher bird logo - colors retired when the franchise moved north. |