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Is WVU blue and gold or gold and blue?

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Asked by: Arizona Ritter

Images. Woodburn Hall at West Virginia University in Morgantown (old gold and blue are the official University colors); photo by Swimmerguy269 on Wikipedia (use permitted with attribution / share alike).

What shade of blue is WVU?

Color Codes of West Virginia Mountaineers in RGB, CMYK, Pantone and HEX

Color Name RGB Color Code HEX Color Code
Blue (0, 40, 85) #002855
Gold (234, 170, 0) #EAAA00

What color state is West Virginia?

Old Gold and Blue were designated as official state colors by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 20, adopted by the Legislature on March 8, 1963.

Why are WVU colors blue and gold?

The color choices were taken from the West Virginia state seal. Additionally, the words “gold and blue” are sung in the first verse of Hail West Virginia. The correct reference to West Virginia University’s color scheme is “the Old Gold and Blue”, not “blue and gold” because those would be Pitt’s colors.

What color is West Virginia yellow?

West Virginia Mountaineers color codes: RGB, CMYK, Pantone, Hex

Old Gold Hex color: #EAAA00
RGB: 234 170 0
CMYK: 0 30 100 0
Pantone: PMS 124 C

Is West Virginia red or blue 2020?

Elected President
Prior to the election, all 16 news organizations declared West Virginia a safe red state. With 68.62% of its vote, this would prove to be Trump’s 2nd strongest state, only behind Wyoming.

Is WV a mineral rock or gem?

This year [1990], after a struggle that supporters were beginning to fear would stretch into the next geological era, the Legislature passed a concurrent resolution adopting West Virginia fossil coral as the official state gem.

Is West Virginia considered a southern state?

The Census Bureau defined three smaller divisions: The South Atlantic States: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.

What is WVU known for?

WVU hosts the world’s first institute devoted to studying human memory and was ranked in the top 3% of 19,000 universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings. Only an hour’s drive from Pittsburgh, our suburban Morgantown campus is home to over 26,000 students (5,000 of them freshmen).

Who is the new WVU mascot?

“I am thrilled to begin my term and lead Mountaineers, wherever they may be, to believe in themselves and the fundamental values of what it means to be a Mountaineer and West Virginian. It is a true honor and privilege to serve as our 68th Mountaineer Mascot.”

What is WVU’s motto?

Our official tagline is Mountaineers go first.

What is West Virginia known for food?

West Virginia’s signature foods are so amazing they have their own festivals built around them.

  • Pepperoni Rolls. …
  • Maple Syrup. …
  • Golden Delicious Apples. …
  • Black Walnuts. …
  • Strawberries. …
  • Honey. …
  • Molasses. …
  • Buckwheat Pancakes.

What do WVU fans say?

Say you’re walking down the street and you hear someone down the way say “let’s go.” If you shout back, “Mountaineers,” you’re definitely a West Virginia fan. Nearly every fanbase has some sort of rallying cry, so this can be viewed as WVU’s “Roll Tide.”