Blue Ribbon
Also known as: Heroic Blue , Bright Blue , Bluerocratic , Gentian Flower
Part of the blue family, Blue Ribbon pairs a medium base with a cool and professional presence. It belongs in 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →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
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Blue Ribbon
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.83:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.34:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Blue Ribbon background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blue Ribbon
Blue Ribbon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue Ribbon
Blue Ribbon triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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