Blue Ribbon is a
cool light color with the hex code #474DEB.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
71, 77, 235 in digital design or CMYK 70%, 67%, 0%, 8% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Blue Ribbon
#474DEB
Blue Ribbon color values
- HEX
- #474DEB
- RGB
- 71, 77, 235
- HSL
- 238°, 80%, 60%
- CMYK
- 70, 67, 0, 8
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Ribbon sits at 238° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, 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(71, 77, 235), where the blue channel is highest at 235, 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 70C 67M 0Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (70%), 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: #474DEB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 71, 77, 235;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#474DEB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 70%
M: 67%
Y: 0%
K: 8%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(71, 77, 235)
rgba(71, 77, 235, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 238° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #474DEB?
#474DEB is Blue Ribbon, a cool light color with RGB values of 71, 77, 235. It has a hue of 238°, 80%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #474DEB?
The RGB color code for #474DEB is rgb(71, 77, 235). This means it contains 71 red,
77 green, and 235 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Ribbon a warm or cool color?
Blue Ribbon (#474DEB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #474DEB in CSS?
You can use #474DEB in CSS with:
background-color: #474DEB; or color: #474DEB; or as an RGB value: rgb(71, 77, 235). For print design, use CMYK: 70%, 67%, 0%, 8%.