About the University of Houston Tartan

Your unique tartan pattern was created using our proprietary algorithm, which combines the year UH was founded - 1927 - with the geographic coordinates of its campus - 29.719° N, 95.342° W. 

The individual thread counts reveal your unique time and place in history using UH's official primary colors - Red and White. UH's heart, mind, and spirit are also expressed through these secondary colors:

  • Brick Red for the heartbeat of your open, welcoming community
  • Gray for your status as a Tier One research institution
  • Gold for your enduring spirit of community service

To learn more about the algorithm
behind the pattern click here

Virtual Campus Visit

Click below to see how the algorithm's coordinates can take you on a virtual visit back to campus!