Football logo color quiz: match the crests

Football club crests carry decades of history in a handful of colors. Matching the exact blue of Chelsea or the precise red of Liverpool from memory is a test of how closely you really look at the game you watch every week.

By ToonTone · August 19, 2026 · 5 min read

Club colors are identity

A football club's colors define its identity as much as its name. Barcelona's deep blue and garnet, Juventus' black and white, Borussia Dortmund's bright yellow — each palette is recognized worldwide. But recognition is not precision. When ToonTone asks you to recreate that exact shade of AC Milan red or Manchester City sky blue, you discover the gap between knowing a color and matching it.

Leagues, cups and national teams

ToonTone's Football category includes club crests from major European leagues, South American clubs and international competitions. The National Teams category adds another layer with the colors of country football federations. Each league tends to have its own visual style: Premier League crests are often bolder and more saturated, while Serie A crests use more traditional, slightly muted palettes.

How to approach football crest colors

Many football logos use deep, rich tones rather than bright primaries. When guessing, start by choosing whether the color is a true primary or shifted toward a secondary. Chelsea's blue leans slightly toward royal, not navy. Arsenal's red is a warm, slightly orange-tinted red, not a cool crimson. These small shifts are where points are won or lost in a color quiz.

Beyond club football

If you enjoy football colors, expand to NFL team colors for American football palettes, or try flags and logos to test your eye on national flags and brand marks. For general tips on color memory, read our 7 color memory tips.