Blue Ribbon
Also known as: Heroic Blue, Bright Blue, Bluerocratic, Gentian Flower
Blue Ribbon brings a cool and professional feel to any palette. This medium blue is a natural fit for SaaS products and finance apps. Its complement lands in brown territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 4.83:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Blue Ribbon color codes
- HEX
- #0066FF
- RGB
- rgb(0, 102, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 102, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(216, 100%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(216, 100%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 60%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(46.4 24.0 -84.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.3% 0.241 260.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: royalblue#4169E1 · ΔE 3.5
- RAL 5015 — Sky blue#2874B2 · ΔE 10.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Blue Ribbon works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Blue Ribbon
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Blue Ribbon by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.83:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.34:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Blue Ribbon background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Blue Ribbon
Blue Ribbon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue Ribbon
Blue Ribbon triad
Similar colors
- Bluerocratic#1F66FF · ΔE 0.9
- Epic Blue#0066EE · ΔE 2.3
- Bluetiful#3C69E7 · ΔE 2.8
- Royal Blue#4169E1 · ΔE 3.5
- Arcane Brew#5260E1 · ΔE 5.9
- Savoy Blue#4B61D1 · ΔE 6.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blue Ribbon is closest to Puma.
Blue Ribbon FAQs
What color is Blue Ribbon?
Blue Ribbon is a medium blue with the hex code #0066FF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 216°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blue Ribbon?
The hex code for Blue Ribbon is #0066FF. In RGB it's rgb(0, 102, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 60%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Blue Ribbon?
Blue Ribbon pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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