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Picton Blue

#20A9DF

Picton Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #20A9DF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 32, 169, 223 in digital design or CMYK 86%, 24%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Picton Blue color values

HEX
#20A9DF
RGB
32, 169, 223
HSL
197°, 75%, 50%
CMYK
86, 24, 0, 13

About this color

Picton Blue sits at 197° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 50% 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. 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(32, 169, 223), where the blue channel is highest at 223, 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 86C 24M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (86%), 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.

How to use Picton Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #20A9DF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 32, 169, 223;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#20A9DF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 86%
M: 24%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(32, 169, 223)
rgba(32, 169, 223, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #20A9DF?
#20A9DF is Picton Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 32, 169, 223. It has a hue of 197°, 75% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #20A9DF?
The RGB color code for #20A9DF is rgb(32, 169, 223). This means it contains 32 red, 169 green, and 223 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Picton Blue a warm or cool color?
Picton Blue (#20A9DF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #20A9DF in CSS?
You can use #20A9DF in CSS with: background-color: #20A9DF; or color: #20A9DF; or as an RGB value: rgb(32, 169, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 86%, 24%, 0%, 13%.