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    About Carolina Blue

    Carolina blue is a light, bright blue used by the University of North Carolina. It's sporty, academic, and distinctly Southern.

    Official color of UNC since the 1790s. The color represents Tar Heel pride and Southern collegiate tradition.

    Carolina blue is ideal for sports brands, university merchandise, and Southern themes. It works well for athletic wear. Popular for college and alumni products.

    86, 160, 211

    204°, 59%, 58%

    0.59, 0.24, 0.00, 0.17

    0.318

    Tints

    Color mixed with white for lighter variations

    #56A0D3

    20% white

    #7EB2DC

    40% white

    #A1C5E5

    60% white

    #C1D8EE

    80% white

    #E0EBF6

    100% white

    Shades

    Color mixed with black for darker variations

    #56A0D3

    20% black

    #2C7FB0

    40% black

    #00608E

    60% black

    #00426E

    80% black

    #00274F

    100% black

    Tones

    Color mixed with gray for muted variations

    #56A0D3

    20% gray

    #6499C2

    40% gray

    #6F93B1

    60% gray

    #768DA1

    80% gray

    #7C8690

    100% gray

    Color Harmonies

    Colors that work beautifully together based on color theory

    Complementary

    Opposite on the color wheel, creates high contrast

    #56A0D3

    #D38956

    Analogous

    Adjacent colors, creates harmony and cohesion

    #56D3C8

    #56A0D3

    #5661D3

    Triadic

    Three colors equally spaced, vibrant and balanced

    #56A0D3

    #D356A0

    #A0D356

    Split Complementary

    Base plus two adjacent to complement, less tension

    #56A0D3

    #D35661

    #D3C856

    Tetradic (Square)

    Four colors forming a square, rich and diverse palette

    #56A0D3

    #C856D3

    #D38956

    #61D356

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