Blue Ribbon is a
cool medium color with the hex code #3E59E4.
Also known as
"Royal Blue"
by Okta
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
62, 89, 228 in digital design or CMYK 73%, 61%, 0%, 11% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Blue Ribbon
#3E59E4 aka “Royal Blue” by Okta
Blue Ribbon color values
- HEX
- #3E59E4
- RGB
- 62, 89, 228
- HSL
- 230°, 75%, 57%
- CMYK
- 73, 61, 0, 11
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Ribbon sits at 230° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 57% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 75% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Blue Ribbon is rendered as rgb(62, 89, 228), where the blue channel is highest at 228, 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 73C 61M 0Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (73%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Royal Blue.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Blue Ribbon
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #3E59E4;
--brand-primary-rgb: 62, 89, 228;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#3E59E4',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 73%
M: 61%
Y: 0%
K: 11%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(62, 89, 228)
rgba(62, 89, 228, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #3E59E4?
#3E59E4 is Blue Ribbon, a cool medium color with RGB values of 62, 89, 228. It has a hue of 230°, 75%
saturation, and 57% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #3E59E4?
The RGB color code for #3E59E4 is rgb(62, 89, 228). This means it contains 62 red,
89 green, and 228 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Ribbon a warm or cool color?
Blue Ribbon (#3E59E4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #3E59E4 in CSS?
You can use #3E59E4 in CSS with:
background-color: #3E59E4; or color: #3E59E4; or as an RGB value: rgb(62, 89, 228). For print design, use CMYK: 73%, 61%, 0%, 11%.