BlueandGold

Blue and gold is a color pairing consisting of blue and gold (or yellow). The combination is common in branding, sports, education, and heraldry, and can appear in fashion, media, and club logos. The term blueandgold is sometimes used in design schemes or as a shorthand in digital assets.

Symbolically, blue often represents trust, stability, and calm, while gold evokes wealth, achievement, and quality. Together they can signal tradition and excellence, and are especially associated with institutional prestige and ceremonial use.

In North America, blue and gold are widely used as school and team colors. Notable examples include the University of California, Berkeley Golden Bears; the University of Notre Dame; and the UCLA Bruins. The pairing appears in logos, uniforms, and branding materials across colleges and professional organizations.

In heraldry, blue and gold correspond to azure and or, standard tinctures that provide strong visual contrast on coats of arms and shields. The blue-and-gold macaw, Ara ararauna, is a well-known bird whose coloration reflects the same palette in nature.

Design and accessibility considerations emphasize choosing distinct shades to maximize contrast and legibility. When blue and gold are used together, designers should ensure sufficient luminance contrast and avoid relying on color alone to convey information, supporting accessibility for color-vision deficiencies.