Sacramento State Brand Guidelines

Location

Sacramento, CA

Established

1947

Mascot

Hornets

Code

CSC_NCAA

League

NCAA

Licensing Agency

CLC

Official Brand Colors

Approved University Colors

Logos & Marks

Primary LogoLast Updated : 5/21/2026

Secondary LogoLast Updated : 5/21/2026

Secondary LogoLast Updated : 5/21/2026

Secondary LogoLast Updated : 5/21/2026

Secondary LogoLast Updated : 5/21/2026

WordmarkLast Updated : 5/21/2026

Institutional Mark, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SACRAMENTO, green on white variant, cell 24

WordmarkLast Updated : 5/21/2026

Approved Verbiage

No approved verbiage specified.

Rules & Guidelines

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Athletic Marks 1-12 Usage Restrictions

Marks 1-12 cannot be combined with any other text or graphics. Solid black is not allowed on apparel.

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Athletic Marks 13-16 Usage Restrictions

Marks 13-16 cannot be used with marks 20-22. They can be used as a standalone.

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Hornet Marks 20-22 Usage Restrictions

Marks 20-22 can only be used in a second location as a standalone mark. A separate Athletic Mark (1-12) must appear in a primary position somewhere else on the product.

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University Seal Usage

University seal permitted on products for resale (graduation and formal materials only). No alterations or overlaying graphics to seal permitted.

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Numbers on Products

University permits numbers on products for resale.

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Mascot Caricatures Restriction

Mascot caricatures not permitted.

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Current Players' Name, Image, or Likeness Restriction

No use of current players' name, image, or likeness is permitted on commercial products in violation of NCAA rules and regulations.

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Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco References Restriction

No references to alcohol, drugs, or tobacco related products may be used in conjunction with University marks.