TruColor Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I discovered this a few days ago, but haven't had time to address it yet - the Minnesota Vikings have modified their Purple AGAIN. By my count, this is the fifth different Purple they have used (I'm referring to print colors, not fabrics). Here's the color scheme prior to 2010:Now here's the new palette:The Purple has changed, along with the official color description for the "Flesh" color in the logo. I guess they're trying to be a bit more politically correct by calling it Tan.As I mentioned, this color change only affects the print version. The textile color has NOT changed. They are still using the same proprietary Reebok fabric color they've used since 2007.Here's the progression - as I've been able to put together - of the various Purples used by the Vikes since their inception in 1961:All NFL teams used custom match inks prior to circa 1980...this example is a very close match to an official Style Guide I have from that era.Once Pantone colors were implemented, they used the above color.A fairly radical departure from previous shades, I think.When the helmets first starting (finally) matching the uniforms.A much more purpley Purple. Less Blue, more Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 A much more feminine purple too.(insert some lame joke someone will try to force about Favre being feminine or something stupid like that.) facebook | @thebugcollector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 The Vikings were forced to change the tone of the purple for Brett, since his eyes were beginning to fail.I know, laaaaammmeee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winters in buffalo Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I thought it looked different this year. I like the bluer color better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJworks Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I thought it looked different this year. I like the bluer color better.I'm with you on the this one. Dribbble | Twitter | Facebook | Portfolio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsM29 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Are there any close matches to the 1961-79 purple in any of the Pantone libraries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I thought it looked different this year. I like the bluer color better.I'm with you on the this one.Ummm... did you read the part where he said the fabric hadn't changed? http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingjai Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I like the original 60s darker purple better, but I'm not a Vikings fan, so my vote should only count as half. Visit my store on REDBUBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumbler Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Matches Farves eye shadow.Is that satisfactory? RICHMOND TIGERS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Is there a reason why they keep changing the print color so often? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandMooreArt Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 i like the color but it is more feminine. i wonder if they've done this to separate their purple from the Ravens???anyone have a game day ticket or any other print to compare and contrast? GRAPHIC ARTIST BEHANCE / MEDIUM / DRIBBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connriv Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 How does this new purple compare to the Ravens' purple? Didn't they used to be the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 How does this new purple compare to the Ravens' purple? Didn't they used to be the same?Neither shades of Purple that the Ravens use have ever been used by the Vikings:Baltimore uses one Purple for their logos, and a darker one for their uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 The first Vikings purple is the best one. Strong purple, not effeminate, distinct from the Lakers' purple. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 The first Vikings purple is the best one. Strong purple, not effeminate, distinct from the Lakers' purple.I'm glad you mentioned the Lakers:Here's a fun fact: both the Lakers and the Vikings use the exact same Reebok fabric color for their uniforms. So even though their print colors are different, they're both using the same on-field color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 All the more reason to wear the throwbacks full-time, then. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 All the more reason to wear the throwbacks full-time, then.The throwbacks are using the same colors (print and textile) as the primary set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Textile too? I swore they were darker than the regular ones. Is it just the helmets that are the closer to the older shade of purple? ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Textile too? I swore they were darker than the regular ones. Is it just the helmets that are the closer to the older shade of purple?It could be the finish on the helmet...I don't know. Some of the mini-helmet aficionados could probably answer that better than I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirt13n Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 A much more feminine purple too.(insert some lame joke someone will try to force about Favre being feminine or something stupid like that.)I was think more of the bandwagon jumping nickname used around here often...The ViQueens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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