A near-black edge makes Carolina blue read sharper than it does by itself.
The Panthers black swatch has more blue than red, even at its low brightness. Next to pure black the cool cast becomes easier to see. This distinction matters when you match the swatch to a black background on a screen.
| Color | Screen HEX | RGB | Pantone reference | CMYK reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Blue | #0085CA | 0, 133, 202 | PMS PROCESS BLUE C | (100, 10, 0, 5) |
| Black | #101820 | 16, 24, 32 | PMS BLACK 6 C | (100, 40, 0, 100) |
| Silver | #BFC0BF | 191, 192, 191 | PMS 877 C | (0, 0, 0, 20) |
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