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Carolina Blue Color Code: HEX Code & RGB Code Values ​

Looking for specific Carolina blue color code? Get exact Carolina blue hex code #4B9CD3 and Carolina blue RGB code rgb(75,156,211). Complete color information for design and development projects featuring this iconic, spirited color.

Visual example of Carolina blue color with its iconic, spirited appearance
HEX#4B9CD3
RGBrgb(75,156,211)

Shades of Carolina Blue ​

Create custom shades of carolina blue with our color generator. Adjust hues, tints, and tones to find the perfect shade of carolina blue for your project.

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Shades (Adding Black)

  • 3B82F6
    rgb(59, 130, 246)
  • 376BC8
    rgb(55, 107, 200)
  • 31559D
    rgb(49, 85, 157)
  • 294073
    rgb(41, 64, 115)
  • 202C4C
    rgb(32, 44, 76)
  • 151928
    rgb(21, 25, 40)
  • 000000
    rgb(0, 0, 0)

Tints (Adding White)

  • 3B82F6
    rgb(59, 130, 246)
  • 6D95F8
    rgb(109, 149, 248)
  • 91A9FA
    rgb(145, 169, 250)
  • AFBEFC
    rgb(175, 190, 252)
  • CBD3FD
    rgb(203, 211, 253)
  • E5E9FE
    rgb(229, 233, 254)
  • FFFFFF
    rgb(255, 255, 255)

Tones (Adding Gray)

  • 3B82F6
    rgb(59, 130, 246)
  • 5082E9
    rgb(80, 130, 233)
  • 6182D7
    rgb(97, 130, 215)
  • 6F83C4
    rgb(111, 131, 196)
  • 7983B0
    rgb(121, 131, 176)
  • 80849B
    rgb(128, 132, 155)
  • 808080
    rgb(128, 128, 128)

Carolina Blue Palette ​

Explore curated and automatically generated color palettes featuring carolina blue. See how it harmonizes with other colors for UI themes, graphics, and branding materials.

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Sequential

Single hue gradient for data visualization

7 colors
Lightest
#DAF1FF
Light
#ACD2F3
Medium Light
#7AB5E7
Medium
#3498DB
Medium Dark
#2B6F9F
Dark
#214967
Darkest
#142634

Diverging

Dual hue gradient with a neutral midpoint

9 colors
Base End
#3498DB
Left Dark
#76AEE2
Left Medium
#A4C5E9
Left Light
#CEDDEF
Neutral
#F5F5F5
Right Light
#F5D5C3
Right Medium
#F1B593
Right Dark
#E89664
Complementary End
#DB7734

Monochromatic

Same hue, different brightness/saturation

5 colors
Lightest
#FFFFFF
Light
#A9CAED
Medium
#3498DB
Dark
#004D89
Darkest
#000000

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

5 colors
Left Adjacent 2
#34DB77
Left Adjacent 1
#34DBCB
Main
#3498DB
Right Adjacent 1
#3445DB
Right Adjacent 2
#7734DB

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

2 colors
Main
#3498DB
Complementary
#DB7734

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the color wheel (120° apart)

3 colors
Main
#3498DB
Secondary
#DB3498
Tertiary
#98DB34

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

4 colors
Main
#3498DB
Right 90°
#CB34DB
Complementary
#DB7734
Left 90°
#45DB34

Tetradic

Two pairs of complementary colors

4 colors
Main
#3498DB
Secondary
#7734DB
Complementary
#DB7734
Complementary Secondary
#98DB34

Split Complementary

Complementary colors ±30°

3 colors
Main
#3498DB
Split Left
#DB3444
Split Right
#DBCB34

Cyclic

Circular gradient for periodic data

8 colors
0°
#3498DB
45°
#4D34DB
90°
#CB34DB
135°
#DB346E
180°
#DB7734
225°
#C2DB34
270°
#45DB34
315°
#34DBA1

Pastel

Soft, desaturated colors for modern UI

6 colors
Light Pastel
#A2B6C3
Pastel 1
#AFBFCB
Pastel 2
#BBC9D3
Pastel 3
#C7D3DB
Pastel 4
#D4DDE3
Deep Pastel
#E0E7EB

Common Blue Color Codes (HEX & RGB) ​

Blue →
HEX:#0000FF
RGB:rgb(0, 0, 255)
Navy Blue →
HEX:#000080
RGB:rgb(0, 0, 128)
Dark Blue →
HEX:#00008B
RGB:rgb(0, 0, 139)
Light Blue →
HEX:#ADD8E6
RGB:rgb(173, 216, 230)
Royal Blue →
HEX:#4169E1
RGB:rgb(65, 105, 225)
Sky Blue →
HEX:#87CEEB
RGB:rgb(135, 206, 235)
Baby Blue →
HEX:#89CFF0
RGB:rgb(137, 207, 240)
Electric Blue →
HEX:#7DF9FF
RGB:rgb(125, 249, 255)
Indigo →
HEX:#4B0082
RGB:rgb(75, 0, 130)
Turquoise →
HEX:#40E0D0
RGB:rgb(64, 224, 208)
Cyan →
HEX:#00FFFF
RGB:rgb(0, 255, 255)

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Carolina Blue Color Code Converter ​

Instantly convert between HEX, RGB, CMYK, and more for Carolina blue shades.

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All Formats:

  • HEX:
    #ECB12E
  • RGB:
    rgb(236, 177, 46)
  • CMYK:
    cmyk(0%, 25%, 81%, 7%)
  • HSV:
    hsv(41°, 81%, 93%)
  • HSL:
    hsl(41°, 83%, 55%)

What is Carolina Blue? ​

Carolina blue is the iconic color of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It's a vibrant, spirited blue that represents school pride and tradition.

The hex code for Carolina blue is #4B9CD3, with RGB values of rgb(75, 156, 211). It's a lively, energetic color.

Design Applications ​

Carolina blue is perfect for sports branding, university merchandise, and fan gear. It pairs beautifully with white, navy blue, and gold. Use it for college apparel, sports websites, or alumni materials.

FAQ ​

What is the Carolina blue hex code? ​

The Carolina blue hex code is #4B9CD3.

What colors go with Carolina blue? ​

Carolina blue pairs well with white, navy blue, gold, and gray.

Is this the official UNC color? ​

Yes, #4B9CD3 is the official Carolina blue used by UNC.