Wolverine Robotics Brand Guidelines
Wolverine Robotics Brand Guidelines
Official Style Guide for FTC Team 33791
Consistency is the cornerstone of a great brand. Whether on a judge’s tablet or a team t-shirt, the Wolverine Robotics identity should be unmistakable.
1. Team Identity
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Wolverine Robotics |
| Team Number | 33791 |
| Organization | FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) |
| Motto | “Precision in Motion” |
2. Color Palette
The orange and blue combination is bold and energetic. Use these specific HEX codes to ensure your digital and physical assets match perfectly.
Primary Colors
| Usage | Color Name | HEX | RGB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Blue | Deep Electric Blue | #0047AB |
(0, 71, 171) |
| Primary Orange | Safety/Tiger Orange | #FF8C00 |
(255, 140, 0) |
Secondary Colors
| Usage | Color Name | HEX | RGB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Neutral | Cool Grey / Silver | #A9A9A9 |
(169, 169, 169) |
| Background | Stark White | #FFFFFF |
(255, 255, 255) |
Color Swatches
#0047AB
#FF8C00
#A9A9A9
Color Usage Guidelines
Pro Tip: Use Blue as your dominant “anchor” color for professional documents and Orange as an “accent” for buttons, calls to action, and robot highlights to make them pop.
- Blue (#0047AB): Headers, titles, primary text, professional documents, main backgrounds
- Orange (#FF8C00): Buttons, CTAs, accents, highlights, robot details, energy elements
- Grey (#A9A9A9): Secondary text, borders, subtle backgrounds
- White (#FFFFFF): Page backgrounds, text on dark backgrounds
3. Typography
Fonts should be clean, modern, and easily readable from across a crowded pit area.
Font Stack
| Role | Font Family | Weight | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Heading | Montserrat | Bold (700) | Logo text, title pages, slide headers |
| Subheaders | Roboto | Medium (500) | Section titles in Engineering Portfolio |
| Body Text | Open Sans | Regular (400) | Long-form descriptions, emails, website copy |
Typography Styles
Heading Style (Montserrat Bold)
- Use ALL CAPS for a rugged “Wolverine” feel
- Letter spacing: 0.05em
- Examples:
WOLVERINE ROBOTICS,ABOUT US,OUR ROBOT
Subheading Style (Roboto Medium)
- Clean and industrial aesthetic
- Use for section titles and navigation
- Examples: “Technical Specifications”, “Team Members”
Body Text Style (Open Sans Regular)
- Minimum 10pt for print materials
- Minimum 16px for web content
- Line height: 1.6 for optimal readability
Font Resources
Download fonts from Google Fonts:
4. Logo Usage & Assets
Clear Space
Maintain a “safety zone” around the logo equal to the width of the letter ‘W’ in your name. This ensures the logo remains prominent and uncluttered.
┌─────────────────────────────┐
│ (Clear Zone) │
│ ┌───────────────────┐ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ WOLVERINE │ │
│ │ ROBOTICS │ │
│ │ 33791 │ │
│ │ │ │
│ └───────────────────┘ │
│ (Clear Zone) │
└─────────────────────────────┘
Background Guidelines
| Background Color | Logo Version |
|---|---|
| Blue backgrounds | Use white or orange version |
| Orange backgrounds | Use blue or black version |
| White/Light backgrounds | Use blue primary version |
| Dark backgrounds | Use white version |
Logo Restrictions
❌ DO NOT:
- Stretch or distort the logo
- Skew the proportions
- Apply “early 2000s” drop shadows
- Use unapproved color combinations
- Place on busy, cluttered backgrounds
- Make the logo smaller than minimum size (1” wide for print)
✅ DO:
- Keep the logo flat and modern
- Maintain original proportions
- Use approved color versions
- Ensure adequate contrast with backgrounds
5. Apparel & Pit Design
Team Shirts
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Primary Color | Deep Electric Blue (#0047AB) |
| Accent Color | Safety Orange (#FF8C00) for text and details |
| Front | Team logo/name + Team number in pocket area |
| Back | Team #33791 (prominently displayed) |
| Optional | Sponsor logos on sleeves |
Robot Bumpers
Per FTC rules, your team must have a set of Red and Blue bumpers.
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Team Number Font | High-contrast white |
| Minimum Height | 2.5 inches tall |
| Font Style | Bold, sans-serif (Montserrat recommended) |
| Placement | Centered, clearly visible |
Pit Banner Design
| Zone | Content | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Level (5-6 ft) | Team Name + Number | Most prominent |
| Upper Zone | School name, Logo | Secondary |
| Lower Zone | Sponsor logos | Supporting |
Key Principles:
- Most important information at eye level (approximately 5-6 feet high)
- Blue background with white text OR white background with blue text
- Orange accents for visual interest
- High contrast for readability from a distance
6. Official Name Usage
Formal Documents
(Awards, Grants, Engineering Portfolio)
| Context | Format |
|---|---|
| First Mention | Wolverine Robotics, FIRST® Tech Challenge Team 33791 |
| Subsequent Mentions | Wolverine Robotics or Team 33791 |
Examples
First mention: “Wolverine Robotics, FIRST® Tech Challenge Team 33791, is proud to present our 2025-2026 season robot…”
Later references: “Team 33791 implemented a custom intake system…” or “Wolverine Robotics developed an innovative approach…”
Social Media
| Platform | Hashtags |
|---|---|
| Primary | #WolverineRobotics33791 |
| Community | #FTC #FIRSTTechChallenge |
| Culture | #MoreThanRobots |
Handle Format: @WolverineRobotics33791 (where available)
7. Quick Reference Card
Color Codes for Copy/Paste
Primary Blue: #0047AB | rgb(0, 71, 171)
Primary Orange: #FF8C00 | rgb(255, 140, 0)
Cool Grey: #A9A9A9 | rgb(169, 169, 169)
White: #FFFFFF | rgb(255, 255, 255)
CSS Classes (for website)
/* Text Colors */
.wr-blue { color: #0047AB; }
.wr-orange { color: #FF8C00; }
.wr-grey { color: #A9A9A9; }
/* Background Colors */
.wr-bg-blue { background-color: #0047AB; color: #FFFFFF; }
.wr-bg-orange { background-color: #FF8C00; color: #FFFFFF; }
/* Typography */
.wr-heading { font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; }
.wr-subheading { font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; font-weight: 500; }
.wr-body { font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 400; }
8. Contact for Brand Questions
For questions about brand usage, logo files, or special requests, contact team leadership through our official channels.
Last Updated: January 2026
| **Wolverine Robotics | FTC Team 33791** |
“Precision in Motion”