These colors also represent the vision of Cornell's founding father, Ezra Cornell, and his belief that education should be accessible to every person.
The full hex code for Cornell red is #B31B1B, a color that appears everywhere on campus.
Sports teams, in particular, are known as “Big Red” on the field, reflecting Cornell's spirit of leadership. The hex code for white is #FFFFFF, a pure and classic look that emphasizes Cornell's open and inclusive nature.