Editing Los Angeles Kings (section)

===Uniforms and logos===
[[File:Los Angeles Kings Logo 1967-1982.svg|thumb|150px|Original logo, used 1967–1982]]
The Los Angeles Kings debuted in the NHL wearing purple – officially the shade "Forum blue" – and gold uniforms.<ref name="LAKUniformHistory"/> The original design was simple and straightforward, featuring monochrome striping on the shoulders and tail, as well as purple pants with white and gold trim. Later on, white trim was added on the numbers, and names were also added, while tail stripes were adjusted. At one point, gold pants were used to pair with the gold uniforms during the 1970s. A variation of the original crown logo, with a contrasting color background, was used with this uniform.<ref name="LAKUniformHistory"/>

From 1980 to 1988, the Kings modified their uniforms to include a contrasting yoke that extends from sleeve to sleeve. White was also added to the socks, on the tail stripes, and at the bottom of the yoke, but the color was removed from the pants. The names and numbers were also modified to a standard NHL block lettering.<ref name="LAKUniformHistory"/>

Just in time for Wayne Gretzky's arrival, the Kings' colors changed to black and silver, mirroring those of the [[Los Angeles Raiders]]. The team's banner logo, which previously had been modified with the word "KINGS" enlarged beyond the boundaries of the banner, was now fully enclosed, and rendered in silver and black; the enclosed logo drew comparisons to the [[Chevrolet]] bowtie logo. The new uniforms did not deviate much from the prior design, save for the color scheme, the new logo, and a switch from a contrasting yoke color to sleeve stripes containing the sleeve numbers. With minor changes to the text, number font and pant striping, the uniforms were used until the [[1997–98 NHL season|1997–98 season]].<ref name="LAKUniformHistory"/>
The Kings briefly reintroduced purple and gold to the color scheme upon unveiling an alternate jersey for the 1995–96 season. The uniform featured a gradually fading black splash, medieval-inspired serif text, and a logo of a bearded figure wearing a golden crown. The so-called "[[Burger King]]" jersey proved to be unpopular with fans, and was scrapped after only one season.<ref name="LAKUniformHistory"/><ref name=bk>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/23165939/manchester-monarchs-to-honor-la-kings-infamous-burger-king-jerseys/|title=Manchester Monarchs to honor LA Kings' infamous 'Burger King' jerseys|work=CBS Sports|first=Chris|last=Peters | date=August 15, 2013|access-date=April 12, 2015}}</ref>

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For the 1998–99 season, the Kings unveiled new logos, uniforms and a new purple-silver-white color scheme, as black and silver had become associated with [[gang colors]]. The shade of purple was a lighter shade than the one used in the "Forum blue and gold" era. The new primary logo was a shield and crest featuring three royal symbols–a sunglass-clad lion, a crown and the Sun.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jun-21-ls-62011-story.html|title=The Kings' Purple Reign|work=Los Angeles Times|date=June 21, 1998|author=Stein, Jeannine|access-date=January 31, 2016}}</ref> The jerseys featured the shield logo with hints of purple on the yoke, sleeve stripes and tail. By coincidence, this was the same color scheme as the NBA's [[Sacramento Kings]], who had rebranded to the scheme four years before the NHL's Kings did, as well as the [[Colorado Rockies]] (not to be confused with the NHL [[Colorado Rockies (NHL)|Rockies]] who became the [[New Jersey Devils]]) of [[Major League Baseball]]. The bottom of the jerseys read the city name. A purple alternate jersey featuring the updated secondary crown logo was unveiled for the 1999–2000 season. In 2002, the crown logo became the primary while the shield logo was demoted to alternate status. The socks on the black and purple uniforms also switched designations to match their counterparts. Upon moving to the [[Reebok]] Edge design in 2007, the jerseys were updated without the tail stripes. The purple-tinged road jerseys were used until the 2010–11 season, while the home jersey was demoted to alternate status in 2011 and remained in use until 2013.<ref name="LAKUniformHistory"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=660800|title=Kings To Wear Alternate Jersey Final Time on Tuesday|work=Los Angeles Kings|access-date=April 5, 2013}}</ref>

In 2008, the Kings unveiled an alternate jersey inspired by the 1988–1998 Kings motif. The current logo, now in a black and silver banner with the updated crown logo and 'LA' abbreviation on top, made its debut with the jersey. Three years later, the Kings completed the transition back to the classic black and silver by unveiling a new away jersey, which unlike the home jersey, features a black and silver tail stripe. The Kings script from their 1988–98 logo returned on the helmets, and would stay that way until 2013, when they were replaced by the current Kings script.<ref name="LAKUniformHistory"/>

From the 2010–11 to the 2016–17 seasons, the Kings have also worn their classic purple and gold jerseys from the late 1970s as part of "Legends Night" on select home dates. Minor changes in the uniform include the NHL shield logo on the neck piping, as well as the use of the Reebok Edge design.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kings.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=65978|title=2010–11 Los Angeles Kings Legends Night|work=Los Angeles Kings|access-date=March 19, 2013}}</ref>

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| footer = The shield logo served as the team's primary logo until 2002, when the alternate crown logo was designated as the Kings' primary logo, which became the alternate logo, with modifications, until 2024. The shield logo remained the team's alternate logo until 2013. The third logo, debuted in 2008 on a third jersey, elevated to the primary logo in 2011 and was used until 2024.
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The Kings wore silver jerseys with white trim, black stripes and shoulder yoke during the [[2014 NHL Stadium Series|2014 Stadium Series]]. The uniforms featured a metallic treatment of the alternate crown logo in front. The sleeve numbers were slightly tilted diagonally, while the back numbers were enlarged for visibility purposes. A new 'LA' alternate logo was placed on the left shoulder yoke.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=694190|title=Ducks, Kings unveil Stadium Series special jerseys|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=November 26, 2014}}</ref> For the 2015 Stadium Series, the Kings wore a tricolored jersey featuring the team's silver, black and white colors. Both the sleeve and back numbers are enlarged, while white pants were used with this jersey.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=744328|title=Kings unveil NHL Stadium Series uniform|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=February 24, 2015}}</ref>

As part of the Kings' 50th anniversary in the 2016–17 season, the team wore commemorative silver alternate jerseys with a black shoulder yoke and striping for every Saturday home game. The logos and lettering were accented with metallic gold, while a purple neckline featured five gold diamonds to symbolize the Kings' original colors. A 50th Anniversary patch was adorned on the right shoulder.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/los-angeles-kings-unveil-50th-anniversary-jersey/c-281967644|title=Kings unveil 50th anniversary jersey|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=November 25, 2016}}</ref>

[[Adidas]] signed an agreement with the NHL to be the official manufacturer of uniforms and licensed apparel for all teams, starting with the 2017–18 season, replacing [[Reebok]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-jerseys-by-adidas-unveiled-for-2017-18-season/c-290020400|title=NHL, adidas unveil uniforms|publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=June 24, 2017}}</ref> The home and away uniforms that were debuted in the 2007–08 season remained identical with the exception of the new Adidas ADIZERO template and the new collar. With the new collar, the NHL shield was moved to the front and center on a pentagon with a new "Chrome Flex" style.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.sportslogos.net/2017/06/20/adidas-unveils-a-new-look-for-the-nhl/|title=Adidas Unveils A New Look for the NHL|work=SportsLogos.net|date=June 20, 2017 |access-date=June 24, 2017}}</ref> The waist stripes on the road white jersey became curved instead of being straight across.

In the 2018–19 season, the Kings brought back their silver alternate uniforms last used in the 2016–17 season, minus the metallic gold elements in the logo and numerals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/la-kings-debut-new-adidas-silver-jersey-for-2018-19-season/c-301973086?linkId=100000004063591|title=LA Kings Debut New adidas Silver Jersey for 2018-19 Season|date=November 16, 2018 |publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=November 18, 2018}}</ref> The uniform was retired following the 2020–21 season.

During the 2019–20 season, the Kings brought back the 1992–1998 white uniform (with black letters and silver trim) as a ''heritage'' uniform for two games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/90s-era-heritage-jerseys-unveiled-la-kings-to-wear-throwbacks-twice/c-308787058|title='90s Era Heritage Jerseys Unveiled; LA Kings to Wear Throwbacks Twice|date=August 31, 2019 |publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref>

The [[2020 NHL Stadium Series|2020 Stadium Series]] saw the Kings wear special black and white uniforms with "LA" tilted upward in front, along with chrome helmets. The uniforms took cues from the angular architecture and aircraft of the [[United States Air Force Academy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/la-kings-unveil-2020-stadium-series-jerseys/c-313984026|title=LA Kings Unveil 2020 Stadium Series Jerseys|date=January 17, 2020 |publisher=National Hockey League|access-date=January 18, 2020}}</ref>

In the 2020–21 season, the Kings unveiled a "Reverse Retro" alternate uniform in collaboration with Adidas. The uniform essentially recreated the design worn from 1988 to 1998, but black and silver were replaced by the team's original purple and gold colors.<ref>{{cite news|title=Reverse Retro alternate jerseys for all 31 teams unveiled by NHL, adidas|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-reveals-adidas-reverse-retro-jerseys/c-319633384|publisher=National Hockey League|date=December 1, 2020|access-date=December 5, 2020}}</ref>

Before the 2021–22 season, the Kings replaced their silver alternates with a modernized version of the throwback 1990s white uniforms. The design featured slightly different striping patterns from the originals, and were paired with chrome helmets.<ref>{{cite news|title=LA Kings Authentic adizero Primegreen Alternate Jersey Revealed|url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/la-kings-authentic-adizero-primegreen-alternate-jersey-revealed-326734252|publisher=NHL Enterprises, L.P.|website=LAKings.com|date=October 11, 2021|access-date=November 19, 2023}}</ref> In the [[2024 Stanley Cup playoffs]], the Kings opted to wear these alternates during road games, but replaced the chrome helmets with the primary white helmets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lakingsinsider.com/2024/04/19/kings-to-wear-alternate-jerseys-on-the-road-during-2024-stanley-cup-playoffs/|title=Kings To Wear Alternate Jerseys On The Road During 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs|date=April 19, 2024 |publisher=LA Kings Insider|access-date=April 19, 2024}}</ref>

A second "Reverse Retro" uniform was unveiled in the 2022–23 season, featuring the 1980–88 uniform but with a white base, purple stripes and gold accents.<ref>{{cite news|title=NHL Reverse Retro jerseys for all 32 teams unveiled by adidas|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2022-adidas-nhl-reverse-retro-jerseys-reveal/c-336511528|website=NHL.com|date=October 20, 2022|access-date=October 20, 2022}}</ref>

On June 20, 2024, the Kings unveiled a new primary logo, which is a modernized version of their 1988 logo.<ref name="LAKingsBrandEvolution" /> The new uniforms were also heavily based on the 1988–1998 uniforms, but the sleeve numbers were no longer placed on the contrasting stripe as they were in the previous uniform.<ref>{{cite news|title=LA Kings Officially Introduce New Home And Away Uniforms |url=https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/la-kings-officially-introduce-new-home-and-away-uniforms|publisher=NHL Enterprises, L.P.|website=LAKings.com|date=June 26, 2024|access-date=June 26, 2024}}</ref>