Module talk:Gridiron color

Infinite loop

@Ahecht: There is a glitch somewhere. For example, 2006 Chicago Rush season is showing timeout errors. A test in my sandbox with contents:

{{#invoke:Gridiron color|color|column=4|altcolumn=1|raw=false|team=Chicago Rush|year=2006}}

gives script error "The time allocated for running scripts has expired".

The reason is:

• The above calls Module:Gridiron color with team = "Chicago Rush".
• Function get_colors sets colors to a table with

  colors[6] == {["Chicago Rush 2001thru2012"] = "Chicago Rush"}

• It calls function get_year which executes return year_colors which returns "Chicago Rush".
• Because that is a string, get_colors calls itself which gives an infinite loop.

I'm not sure what is wanted so am posting this. Johnuniq (talk) 03:59, 22 June 2018 (UTC)

@Johnuniq: Thanks. That's an error in the /data module. The main module is designed to recursively follow redirects, so it's doing the right thing, but the data should never have a year-specific color scheme redirect back to the main color scheme. I fixed that line, and I'll check for others like it. --Ahecht (TALK
PAGE) 04:05, 22 June 2018 (UTC)

"Brooklyn Dodgers" is another. Johnuniq (talk) 05:00, 22 June 2018 (UTC)

Thanks Johnuniq. I've updated the module so it should detect those infinite loops. --Ahecht (TALK
PAGE) 15:56, 22 June 2018 (UTC)

Accessibility problems

There was an issue brought up at Template talk:Gridiron primary color#Accessibility problems by Zzyzx11 that many of the color combination generated by this template fail WP:COLORS.

I've enabled the contrast check function in Module:Gridiron color/sandbox, which is used by {{Gridiron primary style/sandbox}} and {{Gridiron alt primary style/sandbox}}, to address the accessibility issues. You can test it at Template:Gridiron primary style/testcases and Template:Gridiron alt primary style/testcases. The module checks the contrast of the text color against the background color, and if it's less than a certain threshold, it first tries setting the text color to black, then to white, then it tries the alternative color scheme, and finally, if all else fails, it reverts to default colors.

I've set the contrast threshold to 4.5, which is the limit for all text under the WCAG 2.0 AA standard and the limit for large text under the WCAG 2.0 AAA standard. It's also the highest value for which either black or white text should always work, regardless of the background color (so it should never have to use the alternative or default color schemes). However, if there's consensus to change this to another value, I can do so.

Let me know if you have any feedback on this feature before I implement it in the main module. --Ahecht (TALK
PAGE) 16:21, 22 June 2018 (UTC)

After almost a year with no objections, I've enabled this feature with a contrast requirement of 3, just to see if this garners any complaints. If not, I'll bump it up to 4.5 at some point in the future. --Ahecht (TALK
PAGE) 14:43, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 7 August 2018

Change the Jacksonville Jaguars secondary color from #9F792C to #006778 seeing as though the Jaguars have completely eliminated gold from their uniforms per http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000927330 DaveTheBrave ❯❯❯ Talk 03:54, 7 August 2018 (UTC)

Pinging Charlesaaronthompson who understands this template better than me. Cabayi (talk) 15:29, 8 August 2018 (UTC)

@DaveTheBrave:  Done Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 16:00, 8 August 2018 (UTC)

Borders

Ahecht, I think we need some debugging for the borders. here are some test cases:

• Good: {{#invoke:Gridiron color|style|New York Giants|border=2}} → background-color: #0B2265 !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; box-shadow: inset 2px 2px 0 #A71930, inset -2px -2px 0 #A71930;
• Good: {{#invoke:Gridiron color|style|New York Giants|border=1}} → background-color: #0B2265 !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; box-shadow: inset 1px 1px 0 #A71930, inset -1px -1px 0 #A71930;
• Bad Good: {{#invoke:Gridiron color|style|New York Giants|border=0}} → background-color: #0B2265 !important; color: #FFFFFF !important;
• Good: {{#invoke:Gridiron color|style|New York Giants|border=yes}} → background-color: #0B2265 !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; box-shadow: inset 2px 2px 0 #A71930, inset -2px -2px 0 #A71930;
• Good: {{#invoke:Gridiron color|style|New York Giants|border=no}} → background-color: #0B2265 !important; color: #FFFFFF !important;
• Good: {{#invoke:Gridiron color|style|New York Giants|border=}} → background-color: #0B2265 !important; color: #FFFFFF !important;
• Good: {{#invoke:Gridiron color|style|New York Giants}} → background-color: #0B2265 !important; color: #FFFFFF !important;

In the other color modules, |border=0 means no border, but currently this adds a 2px border. Frietjes (talk) 19:21, 10 August 2018 (UTC)

Nevermind, I did some testing and fixed it. Frietjes (talk) 19:28, 10 August 2018 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 17 October 2018

Add ["Tucson Sugar Skulls"] = {"#BE202F", "#F0B31A", "#000000", "", ""}, at line 881 to accommodate for the new Tucson Sugar Skulls. JTP ^{(talk • contribs)} 14:35, 17 October 2018 (UTC)

 Done Galobtter (pingó mió) 11:08, 24 October 2018 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 3 November 2018

• From 2008 to 2014, the Tennessee Titans primary color was light blue, and their navy blue jerseys were their alternates per https://bleacherreport.com/articles/35313-titans-decide-to-change-their-home-uniform. Add ["Tennessee Titans 2008thru2014"] = {"#4B92DB", "#FFFFFF", "#002244", "#002244", "#FFFFFF"}
• From 2009 to 2011, the Jacksonville Jaguars did not have gold in their uniforms per https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2009/4/22/849485/jaguars-unveil-new-uniforms. Add ["Jacksonville Jaguars 2009thru2011"] = {"#006576", "#FFFFFF", "#000000", "#000000", "#FFFFFF"}
• The Chargers did not have powder blue in their primary color scheme from 1988 to 2006 per http://www.gridiron-uniforms.com/GUD/chargers.shtml. Add ["San Diego Chargers 1988thru2006"] = {"#002244", "#FFFFFF", "#FFB612", "#FFB612", "#000000"}
• Replace the white secondary colors for the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts with their primary colors.216.7.252.229 (talk) 16:48, 5 November 2018 (UTC)

Added to Module:Gridiron color/data/sandbox (diff)

Tests:

• 216.7.252.229: I have made the changes to the module data sandbox (diff). See tests:

# Jacksonville Jaguars colors do not change. Possibly because the year periods overlap. N

# San Diego Chargers is a replacement not an addition btw. Change is not tested. ?.

# New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts: copied primary color into secondary. THis does not show in the tests, probably because the test is not correct for this? (Change is not tested this way). ?

Because of unexpected behaviour re Jacksonville Jaguars, I suggest to not make this edit.

Also, the second set of changes should be tested better (effectively). I leave the request active to invite other editors to check. -DePiep (talk) 16:04, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

Added San Diego Chargers note: not tested well. -DePiep (talk) 16:45, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

New tests

• I have made different test (using {{Gridiron primary style/test}}). Todo: test tertiary color (how & when used?). I conclude:

1. Jacksonville: (see code) variants with overlapping periods (years)
2. San Diego: no changes visible between live colors and sandbox colors.
3. New York Jets (all years): no changes visible between live colors and sandbox colors.
4. Indianapolis Colts: no changes visible between live colors and sandbox colors.

For these reasons I conclude the edit should not be made. I invite editors to check this (more eyeballs). -DePiep (talk) 17:37, 10 November 2018 (UTC)

Apparently DaveTheBrave has fixed them. I strike my judgement, no objections (up to others). -DePiep (talk) 09:49, 13 November 2018 (UTC)

Fixed sandbox tests

• DePiep: It appears the original request was not clear enough as 216.7.252.229 did not specify what to remove or alter while also adding the desired lines. I have updated the sandbox to what I believe was the intended result.

1. Jacksonville: The line ["Jacksonville Jaguars 2009thru2012"] = {"#006576", "#FFFFFF", "#000000", "#000000", "#FFFFFF"} overlapped ["Jacksonville Jaguars 1995thru2012"] = {"#006576", "#FFFFFF", "#BB9334", "#000000", "#FFFFFF"}. I fixed this to ["Jacksonville Jaguars 1995thru2008"] = {"#006576", "#FFFFFF", "#BB9334", "#000000", "#FFFFFF"}.
2. San Diego: The lines ["San Diego Chargers 1988thru2006"] = {"#002244", "#FFFFFF", "#FFB612", "#FFB612", "#000000"} and ["San Diego Chargers 1988thru2016"] = {"#002244", "#FFFFFF", "#FFB612", "#0073CF", "#FFFFFF"} both started at the year 1988 which caused another overlap error. The original request did not specify to remove the latter line of code.
3. New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts: The secondary colors for both teams for all seasons have also been altered to fit the original request.

With these revised edits, I conclude that the edit should be made. DaveTheBrave ❯❯❯ Talk 03:33, 13 November 2018 (UTC)

OK then. I leave the judgement to you, I'm not that familiar with the details. -DePiep (talk) 09:49, 13 November 2018 (UTC)

Pinging Charlesaaronthompson who has more experience with this type of stuff than I do. DaveTheBrave ❯❯❯ Talk 03:05, 14 November 2018 (UTC)

I just updated the historical HTML color code formatting for the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, and Jacksonville Jaguars. There's no need to update the HTML color code formatting for the New York Jets or Indianapolis Colts. So, this edit request is  Done. Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 17:33, 14 November 2018 (UTC)

Miami Dolphins font color

When did this change from white to black? White text is both more readable on the template and a more natural choice given their color scheme.►Chris Nelson^Holla! 02:27, 25 April 2020 (UTC)

@Chrisjnelson: There was a discussion at Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_National_Football_League/Archive_17#Miami_Dolphins_table_colors_to_meet_WP:CONTRAST that did not result in a consensus for a different scheme, but basically white text on aqua background is hard for color-blind users to read and fails accessibility guidelines at WP:CONTRAST. I argued to move away from the black text on aqua background, but other users preferred to keep it in order to stay with the aqua background. Eagles 24/7 (C) 19:22, 11 May 2020 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 18 May 2020

Requesting update to line 490:

Current: ["York Lions"] = {"#C8102E", "#FFFFFF", "", "", ""},

New: ["York Lions"] = {"#E31837", "#FFFFFF", "#000000", "#E31837", "#FFFFFF"},

As per York's brand guideline. Cmm3 (talk) 17:53, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

Cmm3, the provided link is about Simon Fraser University, not York University. The best links for York University that I could find are one and two, however the actual brand guidelines are behind login. —⁠andrybak (talk) 12:16, 19 May 2020 (UTC)

 Not done: please give the correct date (and potentially correct colours) before re-opening this request. Primefac (talk) 14:56, 19 May 2020 (UTC)

Hey guys, sorry about that! I was doing SFU too and requested that on another template. Please find York's brand standards here, specifically on page 11 of the guide. This is effective as of August 17, 2018. Apologies for the inconvenience. Cmm3 (talk) 20:36, 19 May 2020 (UTC)

 Done Without the alternates, which are just the same as the primaries. Sceptre (talk) 01:12, 20 May 2020 (UTC)

Sounds good, thanks! Cmm3 (talk) 02:35, 20 May 2020 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 12 June 2020

Requesting update to line 479:

Current: ["Guelph Gryphons"] = {"#C20430", "", "", "", ""},

New: ["Guelph Gryphons"] = {"#E51937", "", "", "", ""},

As per Guelph's Brand Guidelines.

Thanks, Cmm3 (talk) 03:29, 12 June 2020 (UTC)

To editor Cmm3:  done. P.I. Ellsworth  ed. ^put'r there 16:12, 14 June 2020 (UTC)

Thanks! Cmm3 (talk) 16:52, 14 June 2020 (UTC)

Pleasure! Paine  08:54, 15 June 2020 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 17 July 2020

Hello,

Requesting to replace line 510.

Current:

["UBC Thunderbirds"] = {"#004785", "#E8AF10", "", "", ""},

New:

["UBC Thunderbirds"] = {"#002145", "#E8AF10", "", "", ""},

UBC has updated their athletics colours to be more in-line with the university's colours, as noted here. The secondary colour (gold) appears to be the same.

Thanks, Cmm3 (talk) 17:44, 17 July 2020 (UTC)

To editor Cmm3:  done. P.I. Ellsworth  ed. ^put'r there 01:36, 18 July 2020 (UTC)

Thanks! Cmm3 (talk) 03:03, 18 July 2020 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 21 July 2020

Hello,

Requesting to add a line in light of the Edmonton Football Team dropping the "Eskimos" moniker.

Current: Line 403

["Edmonton Eskimos"] = {"#2B5134", "#FFFFFF", "#FCB42B", "#FCB42B", "#000000"},

Proposed: Line 403 +1

["Edmonton Eskimos"] = "Edmonton Football Team",

["Edmonton Football Team"] = {"#2B5134", "#FFFFFF", "#FCB42B", "#FCB42B", "#000000"},

The team has stated that they are unlikely to choose a name in 2020, so while this is temporary, it will still last for a while.

Thanks, Cmm3 (talk) 20:38, 21 July 2020 (UTC)

• Equivalent changes were made at 03:49, 23 July 2020.[1] Zzyzx11 (talk) 18:36, 23 July 2020 (UTC)

For both "Edmonton Football Team" and "Washington Football Team", I decided to flip it the other way:

["Washington Redskins"] = {"#5A1414", "#FFFFFF", "#FFB612", "#FFB612", "#5A1414",
...
["Washington Football Team"] = "Washington Redskins",
["Edmonton Eskimos"] = {"#2B5134", "#FFFFFF", "#FCB42B", "#FCB42B", "#000000"},
["Edmonton Football Team"] = "Edmonton Eskimos",

Since these "Football Team" names are only temporary, it will allow the lines for the previous names to remain unchanged, should new colours be announced with the new permanent names. Also because of the historical color lines for the Washington Team, setting ["Washington Football Team"] = "Washington Redskins" is a sure thing, and I'm not sure how the code would react the other way. Zzyzx11 (talk) 19:22, 23 July 2020 (UTC)

References

Template-protected edit request on 24 August 2020

Could an editor with WP:TPE please update the color code formatting for the following teams?: Oakland Raiders: ["Oakland Raiders 1960thru1962"] = {"#000000", "#FFFFFF", "#9E7C0C", "#9E7C0C", "#000000"} Dallas Cowboys: ["Dallas Cowboys 1960thru1963"] = {"#002244", "#FFFFFF", "#002244", "#FFFFFF", "#002244"} Tampa Bay Buccaneers: ["Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1976thru1996"] = {"#FF7900", "#000000", "#A71930", "#A71930", "#FFFFFF"} My source for these proposed changes is per the NFL Throwback YouTube channel. I have created an edit diff that shows exactly which changes I would like to see implemented. Could someone please make these changes for me? Please? Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 21:58, 24 August 2020 (UTC)

 Done Sceptre (talk) 17:12, 26 August 2020 (UTC)

@Sceptre: Thank you so very much! I greatly appreciate it! Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 18:08, 26 August 2020 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 1 November 2020

Could an editor with WP:TPE please update the color code formatting for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the period from 1976–1996? The coding change should look like this: ["Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1976thru1996"] = {"#A71930", "#FFFFFF", "#F58220", "#F58220", "#000000"} My source for this proposed change is per the NFL Throwback YouTube channel & also TruColor.net. I have created an edit diff that shows exactly which change I would like to see implemented. Could someone please make this changes for me? Please? Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 00:36, 15 December 2020 (UTC)

 Not done: That video you linked clearly shows orange as their primary color, not red. The red you proposed is identical to the existing one, and the orange is close enough that any difference between what they used in that video and what is currently in the data file just comes down to them retroactively trying to match it to an existing Sherwin Williams color. --Ahecht (TALK
PAGE) 01:23, 15 December 2020 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 18 November 2020

Hello,

Requesting an addition following the announced name change for McGill Athletics to the McGill Redbirds.

Current: Line 489

["McGill Redmen"] = {"#EE2E24", "#FFFFFF", "", "", ""},

Proposed: Line 489 +1

["McGill Redbirds"] = {"#EE2E24", "#FFFFFF", "", "", ""},
["McGill Redmen"] = "McGill Redbirds",

Thanks, Cmm3 (talk) 01:54, 18 November 2020 (UTC)

References

 Done — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 09:24, 18 November 2020 (UTC)

Thank you, Cmm3 (talk) 14:50, 18 November 2020 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 21 December 2020

Would an editor with WP:TPE please update the historical HTML color codes for the Jacksonville Jaguars? I have created an edit diff over at Module:Gridiron color/data/sandbox that specifies which color code changes I would like to see implemented. The coding changes should look like this: ["Jacksonville Jaguars 1995thru2008"] = {"#006576", "#FFFFFF", "#D7A22A", "#D7A22A", "#000000"} ["Jacksonville Jaguars 2009thru2012"] = {"#006576", "#FFFFFF", "#000000", "#000000", "#FFFFFF"}. Could someone please make these changes for me? My source is per NFLGSIS.com. Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 01:33, 21 December 2020 (UTC)

To editor Charlesaaronthompson: unclear since the source link you give is to an image of the head of a jaguar. Are you sure about these color changes? P.I. Ellsworth  ed. ^put'r there 17:07, 21 December 2020 (UTC)

@Paine Ellsworth: Yes, I'm sure about these color code changes. Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 18:58, 21 December 2020 (UTC)

To editor Charlesaaronthompson: then please furnish a source that is more than just an image of a team symbol! P.I. Ellsworth  ed. ^put'r there 19:32, 21 December 2020 (UTC)

To editor Charlesaaronthompson: should note that I did try to find something about the team colors on the NFL website, and while I found the Jaguar pages, I was unable to find any info about the colors. In addition, I have searched for other pages and have found no info on the colors for the periods in question, 1995–2008 and 2009–2012. Please provide a source for the hex codes that you want Wikipedia to display. P.I. Ellsworth  ed. ^put'r there 16:21, 22 December 2020 (UTC)

Disabling this request for now until the proposed hexcode color changes can be confirmed. It can be reopened by changing the "answered" parameter in the edit template-protected template to |answered=no. Happy Holidays to all! P.I. Ellsworth  ed. ^put'r there 16:00, 24 December 2020 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 28 December 2020

Would an editor with WP:TPE please update the historical HTML color codes for the Baltimore Ravens? I have created an edit diff over at Module:Gridiron color/data/sandbox that specifies which color code changes I would like to see implemented. The coding changes should look like this: ["Baltimore Ravens 1996thru2019"] = {"#241773", "#FFFFFF", "#9E7C0C", "#000000", "#FFFFFF"} ["Baltimore Ravens"] = {"#24135F", "#FFFFFF", "#9A7611", "#000000", "#FFFFFF"} Could someone please make these changes for me? My sources are per BaltimoreRavens.com, BaltimoreRavens.com & NFL.com. Another source for the Ravens' exact HTML color codes starting in 2020 is also from NFLCommunications.com, but I can't give out the exact URL reference. Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 04:06, 28 December 2020 (UTC)

 Done — Martin (MSGJ · talk) 15:39, 1 January 2021 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 17 January 2021

Could someone change the St. Louis Stampede's alternate color from white to orange, as shown on the team's article? I don't know if I need to provide a citation for this, given that the Wikipedia article for the team lists orange as a secondary color.

The specific change I'd ask for is to this, as the colorbox on the article invokes the default orange color:

["St. Louis Stampede"] = {"#000000", "orange", "", "", ""},

PCN02WPS (talk | contribs) 22:01, 17 January 2021 (UTC)

 Not done for now: The team's article lists five colors: black, red, orange, gold, and white. If you think the alternate color should be orange, please provide a source for the change (also, please provide a hex code, instead of a name). Elliot321 (talk | contribs) 20:08, 20 January 2021 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 15 February 2021

Would an editor who possesses the template-editor right please update the wiki-code formatting for the color codes for the Jacksonville Jaguars over at Module:Gridiron color/data? I have created an edit diff over at Module:Gridiron color/data/sandbox that specifies which changes I would like to see implemented. The coding changes should look like this: ["Jacksonville Jaguars"] = {"#006778", "#FFFFFF", "#D7A22A", "#000000", "#FFFFFF"} Could someone please make these changes for me? My sources are the following:

• 2020 Official NFL Record & Fact Book
• 2020 Jacksonville Jaguars Media Guide
• Video from Jaguars.com explaining that the club's primary colors are teal and black
• NFLShop.com
• How EVERY Team Got Their Colors! (via the NFL Throwback YouTube channel)
• Club logo (via NFL.com)

Would another editor with WP:TPE please make these changes for me? Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 02:54, 17 February 2021 (UTC)

To editor Charlesaaronthompson:  done, and great sources(!) thank you very much! P.I. Ellsworth  ed. ^put'r there 03:31, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

To editor Charlesaaronthompson: I agree with the change, however I feel as though the 2013–2017 template color data should have been retained, especially since it was officially a different set of HTML color shades (besides black of course). Wasn't it presented in the fact books as black, teal, and gold in that era?GalaxyFighter55 (talk) 04:41, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

To editor GalaxyFighter55: No, actually, according to the 2017 Official NFL Record & Fact Book, the Jacksonville Jaguars' official colors, listed in order, were teal, black and gold. You can find the link to the 2017 Official NFL Record & Fact Book here. Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 04:49, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

To editor Charlesaaronthompson: Yeah I know. I went back and looked myself just now when you sent the reply. So should we just keep this linear or change it off the basis that they still had different HTML codes for the shades of gold and teal during that era?GalaxyFighter55 (talk) 04:51, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

To editor GalaxyFighter55: As far as I know, the Jaguars have always used the same shade of teal (but may have used a darker shade of gold). I propose the following wiki-code formatting changes over at Module:Gridiron color/data:

• ["Jacksonville Jaguars"] = {"#006778", "#FFFFFF", "#D7A22A", "#000000", "#FFFFFF"}
• ["Jacksonville Jaguars 2018thru2020"] = {"#000000", "#FFFFFF", "#006778", "#006778", "#FFFFFF"}
• ["Jacksonville Jaguars 2013thru2017"] = {"#000000", "#FFFFFF", "#9F792C", "#006778", "#FFFFFF"}
• ["Jacksonville Jaguars 2009thru2012"] = {"#006778", "#FFFFFF", "#000000", "#000000", "#FFFFFF"}
• ["Jacksonville Jaguars 1995thru2008"] = {"#006778", "#FFFFFF", "#D7A22A", "#D7A22A", "#000000"}

Would you be okay with these proposed wiki-code formatting changes? If so, would you be willing to implement them for me? Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 05:01, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

To editor Charlesaaronthompson: My apologies, I thought Jacksonville donned a different HTML shade of teal during 2013–17. My misconception probably comes from this uniform database where the teal from the designs looks more blue compared to the rest. Anyways, when I have time I will. GalaxyFighter55 (talk) 05:03, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

To editor GalaxyFighter55: No worries! The only reason why I'm convinced that the Jaguars have always used the same shade of teal is because I have not been able to find an official source from NFL.com that says any different. Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 06:00, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

Template-protected edit request on 15 February 2021_2

See consensus discussion above, based on pre-established primary uniform history of the Jacksonville Jaguars. I have already set it up in sandbox.--GalaxyFighter55 (talk) 05:21, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

Here's the edit diff GalaxyFighter55 (talk) set up. Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 05:38, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

To editors GalaxyFighter55 and Charlesaaronthompson:  done, and thank you both for all this! P.I. Ellsworth  ed. ^put'r there 17:37, 18 February 2021 (UTC)

Ditch the pound sign (#)

Incorrect procedure

To editors GalaxyFighter55 and Charlesaaronthompson: fyi, I've found that including the pound sign (#), also called the "number sign", with the color code inhibits the appearance of the colors on the test table. So for the future, the following is incorrect: ["Jacksonville Jaguars"] = {"#006778", "#FFFFFF", "#D7A22A", "#000000", "#FFFFFF"} The following is correct: ["Jacksonville Jaguars"] = {"006778", "FFFFFF", "D7A22A", "000000", "FFFFFF"} P.I. Ellsworth  ed. put'r there 15:53, 19 February 2021 (UTC)

@Paine Ellsworth: The change you made removed all colors from all NFL templates that use this module, so I've reverted your edits. There may be an issue with the test table coding. Eagles 24/7 (C) 18:15, 19 February 2021 (UTC)

To editor Eagles 24/7: well thank you! and apologies. I have been trying to fix that table for several days. I noticed one entry for which one color, red, appeared. When I checked, that entry had no pound sign. It made me even more confident when I compared with another data module at Module:College color/data, and none of its hex codes has a pound sign, so that led me to remove all the pound signs from this data template. "Back to the old drawing board", guess I'll have to keep testing. P.I. Ellsworth  ed. ^put'r there 19:01, 19 February 2021 (UTC)

To editor Eagles 24/7: you were correct. The issue was with the test table coding in a supporting module, Gridiron color/contrast, which generates the test table. It was adding the pound sign, so that hex code entries went to the test table with two pound signs, as in "##FFFFFF", instead of "#FFFFFF". Seems to be fixed now. P.I. Ellsworth  ed. ^put'r there 21:21, 19 February 2021 (UTC)

@Paine Ellsworth and Eagles247: This is all useful information. This is also the first time I'm seeing this, as I just got home from work. I had not had time to see this until now, but I will take the time to thoroughly read through it so I understand it better. Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 02:49, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

Seems a little weird, but all we have to remember is that when adding/changing colors to this "gridiron color" data module, the pound signs (#) are needed with the hex codes, and when adding/changing colors to the "college color" data module, the pound signs should not be included. P.I. Ellsworth  ed. ^put'r there 15:14, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

Ottawa Redblacks team color wiki-code formatting at Module:Gridiron color/data

Would any editor object if I were to change the wiki-code formatting for the Ottawa Redblacks' team colors over at Module:Gridiron color/data to  red ,  black , and  white  (in that order)? Yes, I'm aware that the Redblacks' primary jersey color is  black , but most sources I have found list  red  as the first color (which generally is the club's primary color). My sources for this claim are the 2017 CFL Guide & Record Book (the most recent official CFL Guide & Record Book available), the Redblacks' 2017 Media Guide, & this article from OttawaRedBlacks.com that explains that the club's colors are, in order, red, black, and white. I'm asking for comments from other editors. I promise not to change the color codes unless there is consensus to do so, or if any other editor has no objections to me doing so. Please feel free to comment. Charlesaaronthompson (talk) 05:24, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

No objection here. And let me thank you for joining the template editors among us! You've shown yourself to be a responsible editor who makes good edits here. It's important to remember that there are some edits that require the input from several editors, and there are some that can be boldly made without explicit consensus. You'll get a feel for that, and you will make a few mistakes along the way. That's how this project gets improved! Hope your TE user right becomes permanent. Thanks again, and Cheers! P.I. Ellsworth  ed. ^put'r there 16:58, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

And in case it helps, here is my official vote of confidence toward permanency of your TE user right. P.I. Ellsworth  ed. ^put'r there 17:26, 20 February 2021 (UTC)