Blue Ribbon is a
cool light color with the hex code #5865F2.
Also known as
"Blurple"
by Discord
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
88, 101, 242 in digital design or CMYK 64%, 58%, 0%, 5% 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
#5865F2 aka “Blurple” by Discord
Blue Ribbon color values
- HEX
- #5865F2
- RGB
- 88, 101, 242
- HSL
- 235°, 86%, 65%
- CMYK
- 64, 58, 0, 5
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Blue Ribbon sits at 235° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 65% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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(88, 101, 242), where the blue channel is highest at 242, 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 64C 58M 0Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 64% cyan, 58% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Blurple.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Blue Ribbon
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #5865F2;
--brand-primary-rgb: 88, 101, 242;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#5865F2',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 64%
M: 58%
Y: 0%
K: 5%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(88, 101, 242)
rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Blue Ribbon
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Frequently asked questions
What color is #5865F2?
#5865F2 is Blue Ribbon, a cool light color with RGB values of 88, 101, 242. It has a hue of 235°, 86%
saturation, and 65% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #5865F2?
The RGB color code for #5865F2 is rgb(88, 101, 242). This means it contains 88 red,
101 green, and 242 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Blue Ribbon a warm or cool color?
Blue Ribbon (#5865F2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5865F2 in CSS?
You can use #5865F2 in CSS with:
background-color: #5865F2; or color: #5865F2; or as an RGB value: rgb(88, 101, 242). For print design, use CMYK: 64%, 58%, 0%, 5%.