Blue Ribbon is a
cool medium color with the hex code #274AFC.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
39, 74, 252 in digital design or CMYK 85%, 71%, 0%, 1% for print applications.
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Blue Ribbon
#274AFC
Blue Ribbon color values
- HEX
- #274AFC
- RGB
- 39, 74, 252
- HSL
- 230°, 97%, 57%
- CMYK
- 85, 71, 0, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Ribbon sits at 230° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 57% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, 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(39, 74, 252), where the blue channel is highest at 252, 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 85C 71M 0Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 85% cyan, 71% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #274AFC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 39, 74, 252;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#274AFC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 85%
M: 71%
Y: 0%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(39, 74, 252)
rgba(39, 74, 252, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #274AFC?
#274AFC is Blue Ribbon, a cool medium color with RGB values of 39, 74, 252. It has a hue of 230°, 97%
saturation, and 57% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #274AFC?
The RGB color code for #274AFC is rgb(39, 74, 252). This means it contains 39 red,
74 green, and 252 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Ribbon a warm or cool color?
Blue Ribbon (#274AFC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #274AFC in CSS?
You can use #274AFC in CSS with:
background-color: #274AFC; or color: #274AFC; or as an RGB value: rgb(39, 74, 252). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 71%, 0%, 1%.