Picton Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #0FB8F0.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
15, 184, 240 in digital design or CMYK 94%, 23%, 0%, 6% for print applications.
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Picton Blue
#0FB8F0
Picton Blue color values
- HEX
- #0FB8F0
- RGB
- 15, 184, 240
- HSL
- 195°, 88%, 50%
- CMYK
- 94, 23, 0, 6
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Picton Blue sits at 195° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, 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(15, 184, 240), where the blue channel is highest at 240, anchoring the color in the cool register. 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 94C 23M 0Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (94%), 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 Picton Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #0FB8F0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 15, 184, 240;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#0FB8F0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 94%
M: 23%
Y: 0%
K: 6%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(15, 184, 240)
rgba(15, 184, 240, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #0FB8F0?
#0FB8F0 is Picton Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 15, 184, 240. It has a hue of 195°, 88%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #0FB8F0?
The RGB color code for #0FB8F0 is rgb(15, 184, 240). This means it contains 15 red,
184 green, and 240 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Picton Blue a warm or cool color?
Picton Blue (#0FB8F0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0FB8F0 in CSS?
You can use #0FB8F0 in CSS with:
background-color: #0FB8F0; or color: #0FB8F0; or as an RGB value: rgb(15, 184, 240). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 23%, 0%, 6%.