re: We're getting a new official color

Back in the 60s, the same color as UGA was used, judging by old color photos.

Since then many different shades have been used, the confusion for some comes from the name "cardinal red" which has been the most consistent color used, people around here think that is the same shade as the St. Louis Cardinals use, but it isn't the Cardinals do not use Cardinal red....

Also the color isn't named after the bird.