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.

HEX#4B9CD3

RGBrgb(75,156,211)

Shades of Carolina Blue

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Shades (Adding Black)

• 4B9CD3

  rgb(75, 156, 211)
• 4180AC

  rgb(65, 128, 172)
• 376587

  rgb(55, 101, 135)
• 2C4C64

  rgb(44, 76, 100)
• 213343

  rgb(33, 51, 67)
• 151D24

  rgb(21, 29, 36)
• 000000

  rgb(0, 0, 0)

Tints (Adding White)

• 4B9CD3

  rgb(75, 156, 211)
• 71ACDA

  rgb(113, 172, 218)
• 90BCE2

  rgb(144, 188, 226)
• ADCCE9

  rgb(173, 204, 233)
• C9DDF1

  rgb(201, 221, 241)
• E4EEF8

  rgb(228, 238, 248)
• FFFFFF

  rgb(255, 255, 255)

Tones (Adding Gray)

• 4B9CD3

  rgb(75, 156, 211)
• 599BCC

  rgb(89, 155, 204)
• 689AC2

  rgb(104, 154, 194)
• 7599B8

  rgb(117, 153, 184)
• 8197AD

  rgb(129, 151, 173)
• 8C96A1

  rgb(140, 150, 161)
• 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

#E4F5FF

Light

#B6D6F0

Medium Light

#85B9E2

Medium

#4B9CD3

Medium Dark

#3A759E

Dark

#2A506B

Darkest

#1A2D3D

Diverging

Dual hue gradient with a neutral midpoint

9 colors

Base End

#4B9CD3

Left Dark

#7FB1DC

Left Medium

#A9C7E4

Left Light

#D0DEED

Neutral

#F5F5F5

Right Light

#F1D8C9

Right Medium

#EABB9E

Right Dark

#E09E74

Complementary End

#D3824B

Monochromatic

Same hue, different brightness/saturation

5 colors

Lightest

#FFFFFF

Light

#ADCCE9

Medium

#4B9CD3

Dark

#004F80

Darkest

#000000

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

5 colors

Left Adjacent 2

#4BD382

Left Adjacent 1

#4BD3C6

Main

#4B9CD3

Right Adjacent 1

#4B58D3

Right Adjacent 2

#824BD3

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

2 colors

Main

#4B9CD3

Complementary

#D3824B

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the color wheel (120° apart)

3 colors

Main

#4B9CD3

Secondary

#D34B9C

Tertiary

#9CD34B

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

4 colors

Main

#4B9CD3

Right 90°

#C64BD3

Complementary

#D3824B

Left 90°

#58D34B

Tetradic

Two pairs of complementary colors

4 colors

Main

#4B9CD3

Secondary

#824BD3

Complementary

#D3824B

Complementary Secondary

#9CD34B

Split Complementary

Complementary colors ±30°

3 colors

Main

#4B9CD3

Split Left

#D34B58

Split Right

#D3C64B

Cyclic

Circular gradient for periodic data

8 colors

0°

#4B9CD3

45°

#604BD3

90°

#C64BD3

135°

#D34B7A

180°

#D3824B

225°

#BED34B

270°

#58D34B

315°

#4BD3A4

Pastel

Soft, desaturated colors for modern UI

6 colors

Light Pastel

#A5B5C0

Pastel 1

#B1BFC9

Pastel 2

#BDC9D1

Pastel 3

#C9D3D9

Pastel 4

#D5DDE2

Deep Pastel

#E1E6EA

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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HEX Color Value

All Formats:

• HEX:
  #4B9CD3
• RGB:
  rgb(75, 156, 211)
• CMYK:
  cmyk(64%, 26%, 0%, 17%)
• HSV:
  hsv(204°, 64%, 83%)
• HSL:
  hsl(204°, 61%, 56%)

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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.