Overview
- The North Carolina Tar Heels’ traditional primary colors are Carolina Blue and White, while Navy Blue is an approved secondary athletics color used for contrast and supporting applications.
- This guide includes official athletics references for HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone values, plus a clear note about the different Carolina Blue digital value in UNC’s current university-wide identity guide.
- These color codes are useful for websites, presentations, digital graphics, print layouts, fan content and brand-reference work, subject to UNC trademark and licensing requirements.
North Carolina Tar Heels Team Information
| Team Name | North Carolina Tar Heels football |
|---|---|
| League | NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) |
| Division | Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) |
| Location | Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
| Home Stadium / Arena | Kenan Stadium |
| Official Website | Visit North Carolina Tar Heels football |
North Carolina Tar Heels Color Codes
The official North Carolina Tar Heels colors are commonly used across team branding, uniforms, digital graphics, fan designs, presentations and web projects. The official Carolina Athletics Brand Identity Guidelines identify Carolina Blue and White as the primary palette and Navy Blue as part of the secondary palette. The table below lists the athletics-specific color values for HEX, RGB, CMYK and Pantone references.
| Color Name | Pantone | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Blue | Pantone 542 C | #7BAFD4 | 123, 175, 212 | 60, 19, 1, 4 |
| White | No Ink or Opaque White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Navy Blue | Pantone 2767 C | #13294B | 19, 41, 75 | 100, 90, 10, 77 |
Official-source clarification: The athletics-specific guide publishes Carolina Blue as #7BAFD4 with RGB 123, 175, 212. UNC’s current university-wide identity guide publishes Carolina Blue as #4B9CD3 with RGB 75, 156, 211, while retaining Pantone 542 C and CMYK 60, 19, 1, 4. Because this article covers Tar Heels athletics, the main table prioritizes the athletics-specific digital values. Use the current university-wide value for institutional materials governed by the central UNC identity standards.
How to Use North Carolina Tar Heels Colors
You can use the North Carolina Tar Heels color codes for digital design, website elements, social media graphics, printable materials, fan artwork, presentations and sports-related content. HEX codes are typically best for websites, RGB values are useful for screens and digital design, while CMYK values are mainly used for print projects. Use Carolina Blue and White as the primary visual foundation, with Navy Blue as a supporting color for contrast, text or secondary elements. For web projects, verify that text and background combinations meet accessibility contrast requirements rather than relying on color alone.
North Carolina Tar Heels HEX Color Codes
The main North Carolina Tar Heels athletics HEX color codes are #7BAFD4 for Carolina Blue, #FFFFFF for White and #13294B for Navy Blue. These values are commonly used in web design, HTML, CSS, digital graphics and online branding references. For university-wide UNC materials rather than athletics-specific work, the current central identity guide uses #4B9CD3 for Carolina Blue.
North Carolina Tar Heels RGB Color Codes
The North Carolina Tar Heels athletics RGB color codes are 123, 175, 212 for Carolina Blue; 255, 255, 255 for White; and 19, 41, 75 for Navy Blue. RGB values are useful for screen-based designs, including social media posts, digital banners, video graphics and presentation slides. RGB values define how red, green and blue light combine to display each team color on digital screens. The current university-wide UNC guide separately lists Carolina Blue as RGB 75, 156, 211.
North Carolina Tar Heels CMYK Color Codes
The North Carolina Tar Heels CMYK color codes are 60, 19, 1, 4 for Carolina Blue; 0, 0, 0, 0 for White; and 100, 90, 10, 77 for Navy Blue. These values are most useful for printed materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and merchandise mockups. Because print output can vary by printer, paper, ink and color profile, always request a proof or test print before final production.
North Carolina Tar Heels Pantone Colors
The official athletics Pantone references are Pantone 542 C for Carolina Blue and Pantone 2767 C for Navy Blue. White is specified as No Ink or Opaque White rather than a numbered Pantone color. Pantone values are useful when designers need consistent color matching across professional print, apparel and branding materials. The official athletics guide also warns that on-page CMYK simulations may not exactly match Pantone standards, so professional production should rely on the current Pantone formula guide and approved physical swatches.
FAQ About North Carolina Tar Heels Color Codes
What are the official North Carolina Tar Heels colors?
The North Carolina Tar Heels’ traditional primary colors are Carolina Blue and White. Navy Blue is an official secondary athletics color used to complement the primary palette. The athletics brand guide states that Carolina football adopted Carolina Blue and White as the school’s colors and places Navy Blue in the secondary palette.
What is the HEX code for North Carolina Tar Heels colors?
The main athletics HEX codes are #7BAFD4 for Carolina Blue, #FFFFFF for White and #13294B for Navy Blue. The current university-wide UNC identity guide uses #4B9CD3 for Carolina Blue, so designers should select the value that matches the governing brand context.
Can I use North Carolina Tar Heels colors for my own design project?
You can use North Carolina Tar Heels color codes as references for personal design work, fan content and non-commercial projects. Color values alone are not the same as permission to use UNC names, logos, wordmarks or other protected brand elements. For commercial use, merchandise, sponsorships or official-looking branding, review the University’s trademark and licensing requirements and obtain authorization when required.
