Licensing Home

General Info

UNC Departments

Student Groups

Businesses

Individuals

Others

Stylesheet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stylesheet
Modification of logos:
As a general rule the University's logos may not be altered. This includes overlaying them with other designs or lettering, displaying only part of a logo or changing the colors.
Colors:
The University's colors are Carolina Blue and White. While there is a range of opinion as to what exactly is the true shade of Carolina Blue, from a licensing standpoint it is Pantone 278. Three other Pantone colors are used in the logos as well:
Tar Heels Deep Blue: Pantone 282
Tar Heels Silver: Pantone 877
Tar Heels Metallic Silver: Pantone 429
Use with Other Trademarks
Any use of University marks with other trademarks must be approved by the Director of Trademarks and Licensing, or through a University contract.
Appropriateness
No references to alcohol, drugs or tobacco-related products may be used in conjunction with University marks.
Material that may be demeaning to individuals or institutions (including but not limited to racial, ethnic, gender, or disability-related matters) may not be used in conjunction with University marks.
Profanity may not be used in conjunction with University marks.
 
Commercially Licensed Usage
  The following policies, in addition to those above, apply to the manufacturing of licensed goods. Please note that each item must be approved in advance and in writing through the University's licensing agent; and that factors in addition to those listed herein may be taken into account when deciding whether to grant approval.
  Consumables
  Must have expiration date on packaging
  Current Players
  No use of current players' names, images, or likeness is permitted that would violate NCAA rules and regulations.
  Workplace Conditions
  Merchandise, packaging and advertising of University-logoed goods may not include claims regarding workplace conditions.
  Licensing Proceeds
  In general, packaging or advertising of University-licensed goods may not make any type of reference to the proceeds from the sale of those goods.
Carolina Music and Songs  
  Any commercial use of UNC music, including but not limited to the following, requires permission through Trademarks and Licensing:
  UNC Fight Song
Here Comes Carolina
Hark the Sound