Rotblau

Rotblau, literally red-blue in German, is a term used to describe color schemes that pair red and blue. In German-language contexts it also functions as a proper name for organizations and teams whose official colors are red and blue.

The most prominent usage is in Swiss football, where FC Basel is commonly referred to as Rotblau. The nickname reflects the club’s red and blue home colors and appears in match reports, fan chants, and branding associated with the team. The term is widely recognized among Swiss football supporters and is part of the club’s identity in media and culture around the sport.

Beyond Basel, Rotblau can be used more generally to describe two-color branding in sports and culture where red and blue are combined. It may be used by other clubs or regions with similar colors, though Basel remains the primary association in German-language media.

See also: FC Basel; red and blue color schemes.