Symbolic State Colors: Exploring the Heritage and Identity of U.S. States

​Many U.S. states have officially designated state colors to symbolize their heritage, natural resources, or cultural identity. Here's a summary of the official state colors for each state:​

🟥 Official State Colors by State

• Arizona: Blue and Gold (adopted in 1915)

• California: Blue and Gold (adopted in 1951)

• Delaware: Colonial Blue and Buff (adopted in 1953)

• Hawaii: Island-specific colors:

  • Red (Hawai'i)

  • Pink (Maui)

  • Golden Yellow (Oahu)

  • Purple (Kauai)

  • Green (Molokai)

  • Orange (Lanai)

  • White (Niihau)

  • Gray (Kahoolawe)

• Louisiana: Blue, White, and Gold (adopted in 1972)

• Massachusetts: Blue, Green, and Cranberry (adopted in 2005)

• Nevada: Silver and Blue (adopted in 1983)

• New Jersey: Jersey Blue and Buff (adopted in 1965)

• New Mexico: Red and Yellow (adopted in 1925)

• North Carolina: Red and Blue (adopted in 1945)

• Oklahoma: Green and White (adopted in 1915)

• Oregon: Navy Blue and Gold (adopted in 1959)

• Pennsylvania: Blue and Gold (unofficial; no legislation found)

• West Virginia: Old Gold and Blue (adopted in 1963)​

For states without officially designated colors, they may have unofficial colors associated with them, often derived from their state flags or historical symbols. For example, Maryland's unofficial colors are red, white, black, and gold, reflecting the Calvert family's heraldic colors.