Kelly White, Not Kelly Green

A brochure from 1955 suggests the Regents readopted the pale blue and yellow on the recommendation of a Professor Gores, who had been commissioned to create the University's flags. Color choices were based on availability of fabric, so a paler shade of blue was introduced into the University Flag.

Quality fabric was important in flags. The pure white for the background of the President's Flag is from the same bolt of fabric used in actress Grace Kelly's wedding gown.---LK.