Picton Blue

Q: How do I use #05B9FA in CSS?

You can use #05B9FA in CSS with: background-color: #05B9FA; or color: #05B9FA; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 185, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 98%, 26%, 0%, 2%.

#05B9FA

Picton Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #05B9FA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 5, 185, 250 in digital design or CMYK 98%, 26%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Picton Blue color values

HEX: #05B9FA
RGB: 5, 185, 250
HSL: 196°, 96%, 50%
CMYK: 98, 26, 0, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Picton Blue sits at 196° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Picton Blue is rendered as rgb(5, 185, 250), where the blue channel is highest at 250, 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, Picton Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 98C 26M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 98% cyan, 26% 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 Picton Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #05B9FA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 5, 185, 250;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#05B9FA',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 98%
M: 26%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(5, 185, 250)
rgba(5, 185, 250, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 196° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #05B9FA?

#05B9FA is Picton Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 5, 185, 250. It has a hue of 196°, 96% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #05B9FA?

The RGB color code for #05B9FA is rgb(5, 185, 250). This means it contains 5 red, 185 green, and 250 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Picton Blue a warm or cool color?

Picton Blue (#05B9FA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #05B9FA in CSS?

You can use #05B9FA in CSS with: background-color: #05B9FA; or color: #05B9FA; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 185, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 98%, 26%, 0%, 2%.