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Tim Hortons Color Codes
Tim Hortons works in a red, hex #DD0F2D, with a coffee brown. The Tim Hortons color codes in Hex, RGB and CMYK can be found below. The chain opened in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1964 and is named after Tim Horton, an NHL defenceman who co-founded it. Its rival among coffee chains is Starbucks.
Primary colors
What are Tim Hortons Primary Colors?
Tim Hortons's primary colors are tim hortons red #DD0F2D, coffee brown #4A2C2A.
Tim Hortons publishes no open hex sheet; these are measured from the current mark.
Tim Hortons Tim Hortons Red
| Hex | #DD0F2D |
|---|---|
| RGB | 221, 15, 45 |
| HSL | hsl(351, 87%, 46%) |
| CMYK | 0%, 93%, 80%, 13%converted · approximate |
| Pantone | PMS 185 Cnearest match · not published by the brand |
Tim Hortons Coffee Brown
| Hex | #4A2C2A |
|---|---|
| RGB | 74, 44, 42 |
| HSL | hsl(4, 28%, 23%) |
| CMYK | 0%, 41%, 43%, 71%converted · approximate |
| Pantone | PMS 497 Cnearest match · not published by the brand |
Tim Hortons Hex Color Codes
Tim Hortons hex color codes are #DD0F2D for tim hortons red and #4A2C2A for coffee brown.
| Color | Hex |
|---|---|
| Tim Hortons Red | #DD0F2D |
| Coffee Brown | #4A2C2A |
Tim Hortons RGB Color Codes
Tim Hortons RGB color codes are 221, 15, 45 for tim hortons red and 74, 44, 42 for coffee brown. Reach for RGB when a tool wants channel numbers or a CSS alpha value.
| Color | RGB |
|---|---|
| Tim Hortons Red | rgb(221, 15, 45) |
| Coffee Brown | rgb(74, 44, 42) |
Tim Hortons HSL Color Codes
Tim Hortons HSL color codes are 351, 87%, 46% for tim hortons red and 4, 28%, 23% for coffee brown. Change the third value for a lighter or darker version without moving the hue.
| Color | HSL |
|---|---|
| Tim Hortons Red | hsl(351, 87%, 46%) |
| Coffee Brown | hsl(4, 28%, 23%) |
Tim Hortons CMYK Color Code
Tim Hortons CMYK color codes are conversions from the hex, because the brand publishes none. Check a printed proof before a full run.
| Color | CMYK |
|---|---|
| Tim Hortons Red | 0%, 93%, 80%, 13% |
| Coffee Brown | 0%, 41%, 43%, 71% |
Tim Hortons Pantone Color Codes
Tim Hortons Pantone color codes are nearest matches by color distance, not brand specs. The table shows the closest swatch for every color.
| Color | Nearest Pantone |
|---|---|
| Tim Hortons Red | PMS 185 C |
| Coffee Brown | PMS 497 C |
Logo
Tim Hortons Logo Colors
Tim Hortons logo colors are red and brown, the script in red with a brown oval.
Tim Hortons Logo Colors Palette
What the Tim Hortons Logo Colors Mean?
The Tim Hortons logo colors are plain Canadian roadside. Red carries the handwritten name, echoing the maple leaf and reading as familiar rather than fancy, and a brown oval sits behind it for the coffee. The look is deliberately unpolished, part of the chain's everyday, small-town positioning.
Tim Hortons Logo Color History
Tim Hortons logo color history keeps the red script and the brown oval from the 1960s. The oval has been a coffee cup, a plain ellipse and back again, but the two colors have not moved.
Tim Hortons Logo Fonts
Tim Hortons logo fonts are a custom script, not for sale. A casual handwriting script is the nearest match.
Tim Hortons Logo JPG
Tim Hortons logo in JPG. No transparency, so it is flattened onto white. Safe for documents and slide decks.
Tim Hortons Logo PNG
Tim Hortons logo in PNG, with a transparent background. Use it over a colored surface.
Tim Hortons Logo WebP
Tim Hortons logo in WebP. Same transparency as the PNG at about a third of the file size.
Tim Hortons Color Code Shades
Tim Hortons color code shades step evenly from the primary toward black, for hover states, borders and shadows.
These are interface steps, not Tim Hortons paint or trim names.
In code
Using the Tim Hortons palette
CSS custom properties
:root {
--tim-hortons-tim-hortons-red: #DD0F2D;
--tim-hortons-coffee-brown: #4A2C2A;
}Contrast against white
| Tim Hortons Red | 5.02:1AA ✓ |
|---|---|
| Coffee Brown | 12.46:1AA ✓ |
Brand colors are chosen for recognition, not for legibility. A failing value here is normal. It means use it as a fill, not as text.