Dark Hunter Green: Chosen for the green marble tiles that ornament several entranc.es to the Quad, Kilgo's green was also selected for the evergreen Magnolia that grows prominently in the center of its interior courtyard.

True Black: Complementing the warmth of Kilgo's dark hunter green is a true black supporting color, chosen in part as a reference to one of Kilgo's significant numbers, 0, because the hexadecimal color code for black is 000000.

The Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora): Standing prominently in Kilgo's inner courtyard, the Magnolia is a symbol of the beauty of the American South and can be seen growing all around West Campus.

Tea Tree Blossom (Melaleuca alternifolia): Forming the ubiquitous hedges that ornament the landscape around Duke University including Kilgo Quad, the Tea Tree blossoms were chosen to complement the springtime beauty of the Magnolia blossoms. 

The Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus): Seen hopping from bush to bush in the springtime, the Kilgo Rabbit embodies the Quad's motto of wandering and discover. Combined with the date of April 1st (April Fools' Day), this evocation of the Kilgo Rabbit also invites students to playfully journey "down the rabbit hole" of discovery.

The Kilgo Belfry: As the only Quad with a belfry, Kilgo's unique architectural feature holds a special bell named Charlie. Apart from being an iconic and recognizable feature of the Quad, selecting the belfry creates a new opportunity for traditions of ringing the bell hasn't been heard at Duke for decades.

April 01st 1928: Occurring close to the springtime blossoming of the Magnolia trees and Tea Tree blossoms, Kilgo's date references one of its significant numbers (1) and a chance to celebrate the Quad's year of construction, 1928.

0 and 1 and 8: Kilgo has three significant numbers: zero, from the shape of the Quad seen from above; one, from Kilgo's status as the first quad to be constructed on West Campus; and eight, from the number of houses in Kilgo Quad (I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P). 

PERERRATIO ET REPERTUM (Wandering and Discovery Lost and Found): Taking the formula of the Duke University motto ("'Erudicio et Religio"), "'Wandering and Discovery'' references the labyrinthine hallways of the Quad but must be wandered through before discovering and rediscovering one's room, as well as the arc of personal wandering and discovery of purpose, interests, and career while exploring life at Duke. 

Regular Quarterly:  Seen on a herald from the east facing elevation of Kilgo House O, the quarterly division of Ki]go's Arch is also a reference to one of its significant numbers (the four quarters and four elements within them add up to the Quad number eight).