2019 GT Official Color Debate (formerly Adidas Swag Watch 2019 **

[TheSilasSonRising]

I was with you up until you said change color of Buzz and Wreck. No reason for that. Calm down.

Not me. I am responding to all those that are concerned about Gold, Old Gold, cheddar, Yellow, etc.

But if they are that concerned with ONE Old Gold color, then there are some realities.

And, if I understood correctly, one of the main issues with GT & Adidas consortium was to obtain a prominent, standard Gold color with available merchandise. Not sure they have anywhere come close to that.

And it, to me, appears that Blue is being emphasized.

Fine by me but just be honest about it. W & B w/ G trim; G & B w/ W trim - whatever. IDC.

 

[Vespidae]

And, if I understood correctly, one of the main issues with GT & Adidas consortium was to obtain a prominent, standard Gold color with available merchandise. Not sure they have anywhere come close to that.

THIS.

Moreover, someone in GTAA would have to enforce "the standard Gold" with all other manufacturers with whom Tech has licensed through Collegiate Licensing. And I just don't see anyone doing that.

Another reason why I think GTAA is embracing blue and drowning out the gold. It's a helluva lot easier to manage it if you aren't going to manage it.

 

[smokey_wasp]

THIS.

Moreover, someone in GTAA would have to enforce "the standard Gold" with all other manufacturers with whom Tech has licensed through Collegiate Licensing. And I just don't see anyone doing that.

Another reason why I think GTAA is embracing blue and drowning out the gold. It's a helluva lot easier to manage it if you aren't going to manage it.

My impression was always that that was absolutely part of the plan. I would imagine that it would take years for all of the cheddar stuff that has already been manufactured to filter out of the system, though. I will say that I have seen "off brand" stuff at places like JC Penney and it does appear that they are attempting to use the "Tech Gold". Picked up a gold t-shirt made by "Coliseum" brand that I think looks better than the Adidas stuff. lol

How much enforcing would really need to be done? I am sure they have sent all the manufacturers a copy of the new standards.

 

[Vespidae]

How much enforcing would really need to be done? I am sure they have sent all the manufacturers a copy of the new standards.

Tech itself doesn't do any enforcing. It's all done through Collegiate Licensing. But ... all you have to do is stroll through the bookstore and see all the non-compliant shades of gold to realize that they allow it. As you pointed out, there may be quite a lot already in the supply chain and it may take a year to burn off.

 

[smokey_wasp]

Tech itself doesn't do any enforcing. It's all done through Collegiate Licensing. But ... all you have to do is stroll through the bookstore and see all the non-compliant shades of gold to realize that they allow it. As you pointed out, there may be quite a lot already in the supply chain and it may take a year to burn off.

Yeah. I haven't seen nearly as much cheddar stuff, but I still see quite a bit of pale yellow gear. And I haven't seen any use of the color-compliant version of Buzz, but it seems like they are de-emphasizing Buzz, anyway.

 

[GTballer21]

Here you go fellas enjoy!

 

[TheSilasSonRising]

Here you go fellas enjoy!

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Color IS consistent I suppose. Just, well, wrong shade of blue!

 

[GTballer21]

Color IS consistent I suppose. Just, well, wrong shade of blue!

Like stated above.... or in the other color thread (Hell I cant remember) metallic colors are hard to match to cloth. I did my best but when I tried to implement a darker blue it didn’t look as good (realistic). I’m also at work and did a quick edit lol. In all honestly I really just wanted to see the reaction of the blue haters.

 

[Gold1]

Like stated above.... or in the other color thread (Hell I cant remember) metallic colors are hard to match to cloth. I did my best but when I tried to implement a darker blue it didn’t look as good (realistic). I’m also at work and did a quick edit lol. In all honestly I really just wanted to see the reaction of the blue haters.

Honestly dont give the GTAA ideas. Knowing them they will actually do this

 

[TheSilasSonRising]

Like stated above.... or in the other color thread (Hell I cant remember) metallic colors are hard to match to cloth. I did my best but when I tried to implement a darker blue it didn’t look as good (realistic). I’m also at work and did a quick edit lol. In all honestly I really just wanted to see the reaction of the blue haters.

Appreciate the effort,, and glad you have correct priorities at work!

Well done.

 

[Supersizethatorder-mutt]

Honestly dont give the GTAA ideas. Knowing them they will actually do this

Hell, they already widely published a photo of the Wreck that had been filtered so that it actually appeared to be navy blue.

 

[GTBandman]

Has anyone identified a wall paint name/brand/number that matches our new gold? Tried to get it mixed today at both Home Depot and Lowe’s without success. I wore my Three stripe T to try and find it. The digital color codes listed on the Tech website didn’t help, and the HD had a very old internal mix code that wasn’t even close. Lowe’s had nothing. Websites for Sherwin-Williams, PPG and Benjamin Moore all nada.

Looks like a marketing gap to me not to have them setup with the paint folks - I could get just about any other team.

PS. although considering even our own basketball court had to be re-done I’m not sure we even know what paint color it is yet?

 

[Supersizethatorder-mutt]

Has anyone identified a wall paint name/brand/number that matches our new gold? Tried to get it mixed today at both Home Depot and Lowe’s without success. I wore my Three stripe T to try and find it. The digital color codes listed on the Tech website didn’t help, and the HD had a very old internal mix code that wasn’t even close. Lowe’s had nothing. Websites for Sherwin-Williams, PPG and Benjamin Moore all nada.

Looks like a marketing gap to me not to have them setup with the paint folks - I could get just about any other team.

PS. although considering even our own basketball court had to be re-done I’m not sure we even know what paint color it is yet?

Tech has never been know for intelligent marketing, and not just regarding colors.

 

[Gold1]

Has anyone identified a wall paint name/brand/number that matches our new gold? Tried to get it mixed today at both Home Depot and Lowe’s without success. I wore my Three stripe T to try and find it. The digital color codes listed on the Tech website didn’t help, and the HD had a very old internal mix code that wasn’t even close. Lowe’s had nothing. Websites for Sherwin-Williams, PPG and Benjamin Moore all nada.

Looks like a marketing gap to me not to have them setup with the paint folks - I could get just about any other team.

PS. although considering even our own basketball court had to be re-done I’m not sure we even know what paint color it is yet?

The court did look good in person

 

[pinglett]

Has anyone identified a wall paint name/brand/number that matches our new gold? Tried to get it mixed today at both Home Depot and Lowe’s without success. I wore my Three stripe T to try and find it. The digital color codes listed on the Tech website didn’t help, and the HD had a very old internal mix code that wasn’t even close. Lowe’s had nothing. Websites for Sherwin-Williams, PPG and Benjamin Moore all nada.

Looks like a marketing gap to me not to have them setup with the paint folks - I could get just about any other team.

PS. although considering even our own basketball court had to be re-done I’m not sure we even know what paint color it is yet?

Somebody posted a link a few pages back that had lots of info on our gold including equivalents for the major paint companies.

 

[pinglett]

Has anyone identified a wall paint name/brand/number that matches our new gold? Tried to get it mixed today at both Home Depot and Lowe’s without success. I wore my Three stripe T to try and find it. The digital color codes listed on the Tech website didn’t help, and the HD had a very old internal mix code that wasn’t even close. Lowe’s had nothing. Websites for Sherwin-Williams, PPG and Benjamin Moore all nada.

Looks like a marketing gap to me not to have them setup with the paint folks - I could get just about any other team.

PS. although considering even our own basketball court had to be re-done I’m not sure we even know what paint color it is yet?

Found it....it was in the Petition thread. Lot of info in there.

I'm not sure if this has been posted but I've just stumbled upon it. All you ever wanted to know about Tech Gold PMS 4515...
https://encycolorpedia.com/b5a66b

 

[GTBandman]

Thanks for the link. Should be close enough.

 

[MidtownJacket]

Thanks for the link. Should be close enough.

Let us know how it comes out! I could see doing something similar in my home office.


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[GTBandman]

Local Sherwin-Williams store had a cross-match on our official PANTONE colors. The guy there said they have a lot of the movie/TV folks shooting around here and they always have those type of color codes to match.

Looked good on the test dry sheet they had after mixing. We’ll see how it looks on the wall before I post the formula.

 

[TooTall]

And yes Supersize, it is in blue.