Blue Ribbon is a
cool medium color with the hex code #1A4EEA.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
26, 78, 234 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 67%, 0%, 8% for print applications.
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Blue Ribbon
#1A4EEA
Blue Ribbon color values
- HEX
- #1A4EEA
- RGB
- 26, 78, 234
- HSL
- 225°, 83%, 51%
- CMYK
- 89, 67, 0, 8
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Ribbon sits at 225° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Blue Ribbon is rendered as rgb(26, 78, 234), where the blue channel is highest at 234, producing a strongly blue character. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Blue Ribbon translates to a CMYK breakdown of 89C 67M 0Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (89%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Blue Ribbon
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #1A4EEA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 26, 78, 234;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#1A4EEA',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 89%
M: 67%
Y: 0%
K: 8%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(26, 78, 234)
rgba(26, 78, 234, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #1A4EEA?
#1A4EEA is Blue Ribbon, a cool medium color with RGB values of 26, 78, 234. It has a hue of 225°, 83%
saturation, and 51% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #1A4EEA?
The RGB color code for #1A4EEA is rgb(26, 78, 234). This means it contains 26 red,
78 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Ribbon a warm or cool color?
Blue Ribbon (#1A4EEA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1A4EEA in CSS?
You can use #1A4EEA in CSS with:
background-color: #1A4EEA; or color: #1A4EEA; or as an RGB value: rgb(26, 78, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 67%, 0%, 8%.