the husky stadium end zones were painted gold during the 1980s and early 1990s; the new astroturf in 1995 changed them to purple. they became natural green with the installation of fieldturf in 2000, which lasted until 2009 when they reverted to gold for one season. purple end zones returned prior the 2010 season, and were temporarily painted black for the huskies' first "blackout" game against ucla on november 18.