Picton Blue

Q: How do I use #21A8DE in CSS?

You can use #21A8DE in CSS with: background-color: #21A8DE; or color: #21A8DE; or as an RGB value: rgb(33, 168, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 24%, 0%, 13%.

#21A8DE

Picton Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #21A8DE. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 33, 168, 222 in digital design or CMYK 85%, 24%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Picton Blue color values

HEX: #21A8DE
RGB: 33, 168, 222
HSL: 197°, 74%, 50%
CMYK: 85, 24, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Picton Blue sits at 197° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 74% 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(33, 168, 222), where the blue channel is highest at 222, 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 85C 24M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (85%), 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: #21A8DE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 33, 168, 222;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#21A8DE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 85%
M: 24%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(33, 168, 222)
rgba(33, 168, 222, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 197° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #21A8DE?

#21A8DE is Picton Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 33, 168, 222. It has a hue of 197°, 74% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #21A8DE?

The RGB color code for #21A8DE is rgb(33, 168, 222). This means it contains 33 red, 168 green, and 222 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Picton Blue a warm or cool color?

Picton Blue (#21A8DE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #21A8DE in CSS?

You can use #21A8DE in CSS with: background-color: #21A8DE; or color: #21A8DE; or as an RGB value: rgb(33, 168, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 24%, 0%, 13%.