Blue Ribbon is a
cool light color with the hex code #386CFA.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
56, 108, 250 in digital design or CMYK 78%, 57%, 0%, 2% for print applications.
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Blue Ribbon
#386CFA
Blue Ribbon color values
- HEX
- #386CFA
- RGB
- 56, 108, 250
- HSL
- 224°, 95%, 60%
- CMYK
- 78, 57, 0, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Ribbon sits at 224° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, 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(56, 108, 250), where the blue channel is highest at 250, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Blue Ribbon translates to a CMYK breakdown of 78C 57M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 78% cyan, 57% 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: #386CFA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 56, 108, 250;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#386CFA',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 78%
M: 57%
Y: 0%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(56, 108, 250)
rgba(56, 108, 250, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #386CFA?
#386CFA is Blue Ribbon, a cool light color with RGB values of 56, 108, 250. It has a hue of 224°, 95%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #386CFA?
The RGB color code for #386CFA is rgb(56, 108, 250). This means it contains 56 red,
108 green, and 250 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Ribbon a warm or cool color?
Blue Ribbon (#386CFA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #386CFA in CSS?
You can use #386CFA in CSS with:
background-color: #386CFA; or color: #386CFA; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 108, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 78%, 57%, 0%, 2%.