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Many US colleges adopted school colors between 1890 and 1910. These were generally chosen to be distinctive, something that grew harder as more colors and color combinations were taken, although many
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identity, used on building signage, web pages, branded apparel, and the uniforms of sports teams. They can promote connection to the school, known as "
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