Chicago Bears Colors: HEX, RGB and Pantone Codes
Posted by JerseyZenith on Oct 26th 2026
- Official color names: Dark Navy and Orange.
- Hex codes: #0B162A and #C83803.
- The orange darkened from #FA4616 in the late 1990s.
- Our catalog has 39 Bears jerseys, mostly navy.
This guide covers the Chicago Bears team colors, their hex, RGB and Pantone codes, and where each shows up on the Nike jerseys. It does not cover the logo, which has its own guide.
Chicago Bears colors: names, HEX, RGB and Pantone codes
The Chicago Bears use the colors below. The codes come from Teamcolorcodes.com, which lists them as the team's colors but is not affiliated with the team or the league, so treat them as secondary and check the team's brand guide before print work.
| Color | HEX | RGB | Pantone | Where it appears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Navy | #0B162A | 11, 22, 42 | PMS 5395 C | Home jersey and helmet |
| Orange | #C83803 | 200, 56, 3 | PMS 1665 C | Numbers, trim and the alternate |
Where each Bears color appears on the jersey
Each Nike jersey style uses the team palette a little differently. The 2026 line-up below comes from our Bears jerseys 2026 guide.
| Style | Colors | 2026 status |
|---|---|---|
| Home | Navy, orange numbers, white trim | Main home uniform |
| Away | White jersey | Main road uniform |
| Alternate | Orange | No game announced |
| Rivalries | Navy jersey, orange helmet and pants | Dec 25 vs. Packers |
Our catalog lists 39 Bears jerseys by colorway: Navy 29, Orange 4, White 4, Black 2. Black styles in our catalog are fashion colorways, not Bears team colors. Open the home or away jerseys to compare.
HEX, RGB and Pantone: which Bears color code to use
A HEX code such as #0B162A for Dark Navy is the six-digit value web designers use. The RGB values (11, 22, 42) describe the same color for screens, and a Pantone number such as PMS 5395 C is the ink match printers use for logos and apparel. For a website, a social graphic or a fan-made banner, use HEX; for a printed shirt or sign, ask your printer for the Pantone code.
Colors can look different on a jersey than on a screen, because fabric, lighting and screen settings all change how a shade appears. If you need an exact match for a hat, paint or décor, hold the fabric next to your sample instead of trusting a code alone. Orange (#C83803) is the second shade to check against.
Bears jersey colorways on our store
Nike names its colorways differently from the team palette, so a College Navy or Scarlet jersey may not match the hex codes above exactly. This table counts what our catalog lists today.
| Colorway | Jerseys listed | Tiers | Styles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 29 | Game and Limited | Game, Rivalries, Vapor F.U.S.E. Limited |
| Orange | 4 | Game | Game |
| White | 4 | Game and Limited | Game, Vapor F.U.S.E. Limited |
| Black | 2 | Limited | Salute to Service |
Matching Bears colors for game day
Start with the jersey, then keep the rest of the outfit neutral so the Dark Navy stays the focus. Orange works as an accent in a cap, scarf or sneakers, and white or denim are safe base layers. If you want to dress up a Bears jersey, our jersey styling guide has more outfit ideas, and the washing guide keeps the colors bright after the first wash.
How the Bears colors changed
The Bears kept navy and orange for decades but the shades moved. Orange darkened from #FA4616 to #C83803 in the late 1990s, and the navy deepened to Dark Navy around 2005. The 2026 Rivalries uniform adds an orange helmet and orange pants.
| Period | Colors |
|---|---|
| 1983–1996 | Navy #041C2C (PMS 296 C), Orange #FA4616 (PMS 172 C) |
| 1997–2005 | Navy #041C2C (PMS 296 C), Orange #C83803 (PMS 1665 C) |
| 2005–present | Dark Navy #0B162A (PMS 5395 C), Orange #C83803 (PMS 1665 C) |
For the full story of the uniforms see the Bears uniform history and the Bears logo history.
Which Bears jersey matches the colors
Nike sells the jersey in the Game and Limited tiers; Game is the relaxed fit and Limited is slimmer with stitched numbers, as our tier guide explains. Pick a size with the size chart, then shop all Chicago Bears jerseys. For a classic look, see throwback jerseys.
Other ways to search for the Bears palette
You may see the Chicago Bears palette called bears colors football, bears chicago colors, colors of chicago bears, chicago bears football team colors and bears football team colors. All of them mean the same colors listed in the table above.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Chicago Bears colors?
Navy and orange, with white on the road jersey.
What are the Bears colors?
Dark Navy (#0B162A) and Orange (#C83803).
What color are the Chicago Bears?
Navy blue at home and white on the road, with orange numbers and trim.
What is the hex code for Bears orange?
Orange is #C83803, RGB 200, 56, 3, Pantone 1665 C, per Teamcolorcodes.com.
What are the Bears colors in football?
Navy blue, orange and white, the same as on the Nike jerseys.
What are chicago bears colors?
The Chicago Bears colors are Dark Navy and Orange, with hex codes #0B162A and #C83803.
What are the colors of the chicago bears?
The Chicago Bears colors are Dark Navy and Orange, with hex codes #0B162A and #C83803.
Sources
- Teamcolorcodes.com, Chicago Bears color codes (secondary source; not affiliated with the team or league)
- JerseyZenith legends page (internal)
- Wikipedia, Logos and uniforms of the Chicago Bears (secondary source)
- JerseyZenith catalog (seo/catalog/products.json), counted October 26, 2026