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Burnt orange and white are the official colors of the university. The distinctive burnt orange color employed by The University of Texas at Austin plays a major role in establishing our identity. Legend has it that the burnt orange color was chosen by football coach Darrell Royal, who thought that it would help his players conceal the football when they ran the triple option. This specific shade of orange, known as "Texas Orange" or "Burnt Orange" was made official on June 17,1967, when Chancellor Harry Ransom made a recommendation to the Board of Regents.

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