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Cambridge Blue
What color is Cambridge Blue?
Cambridge Blue is a color that is commonly used by sports teams from the University of Cambridge.
It is a medium tone of spring green with a hue angle of 140 degrees, a saturation of 19.5% and a lightness of 69.8%.
The hexadecimal RGB code of Cambridge Blue is #A3C1AD and the decimal is rgb 163, 193, 173.
The color has a historical and contextual variation, depending on the sport and the time period.
For example, the color used by the Cambridge University Boat Club since the mid-20th century is greener than the color used by the Cambridge University R.U.F.C.(in rugby union).
Cambridge Blue is a color that represents the tradition and excellence of the University of Cambridge and its sports teams.
It is a distinctive and elegant shade of green that contrasts with the dark blue of Oxford, its rival university.
Cambridge Blue is a color that has evolved over time and has different meanings in different contexts, but it always symbolizes the pride and identity of the Cambridge community.
Example of the palette with the Cambridge Blue color
![Palette with colors: Onyx, Cambridge Blue and Umber Picture with primary colors of Onyx, Cambridge Blue, Umber, Platinum and Apple Green](/images/cambridge-blue/green-flower-is-on-some-rocks.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Cambridge Blue color
![Palette with colors: Burnt umber, Cambridge Blue and Onyx Picture with primary colors of Burnt umber, Cambridge Blue, Onyx, Persian orange and Rifle green](/images/cambridge-blue/slice-of-pizza-on-a-plate-on-a-table.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Cambridge Blue color
![Palette with colors: Bistre, Gray-asparagus and Cambridge Blue Picture with primary colors of Bistre, Gray-asparagus, Cambridge Blue, Shadow and Onyx](/images/cambridge-blue/statue-of-a-woman.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Cambridge Blue color
![Palette with colors: Smoky black, Cambridge Blue and Cafe noir Picture with primary colors of Smoky black, Cambridge Blue, Cafe noir, Bole and Bone](/images/cambridge-blue/man-with-a-horned-head.webp)
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What looks best in Cambridge Blue?
It is a shade of spring green with a hue angle of 140 degrees and a lightness of 69.8%.
It is also known as a blue, which is an award of sporting colours earned by athletes at some universities and schools for competition at the highest level.
Some things that look best in Cambridge Blue are:
A rowing blazer with Cambridge Blue and white stripes, worn by the members of the Cambridge University Boat Club.
A silk tie with darkened Cambridge Blue and white interweaving, worn by the full first boat participants of the Cambridge University Boat Club.
A Cambridge Blue scarf, hat, or sweater, worn by the supporters and fans of the Cambridge University sports teams.
Example of the palette with the Cambridge Blue color
![Palette with colors: Lincoln green, Cambridge Blue and Xanadu Picture with primary colors of Lincoln green, Cambridge Blue, Xanadu, Army Green and Zinnwaldite](/images/cambridge-blue/cambridge-blue-color-plate-with-a-taco-on-it.webp)
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