[3] The specific shade of Cardinal Red has been standardized to ensure consistency across various applications.

In 1981, the university officially defined the color as part of its visual identity guidelines.

Stanford Cardinal Red is used extensively in the university's visual identity.

In addition to its primary use, Stanford Cardinal Red is often paired with Palo Alto Green, another official color of the university.

[2] The specific shade of Stanford Cardinal Red is defined by the following color codes: