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Picton Blue

#26AADF

Picton Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #26AADF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 38, 170, 223 in digital design or CMYK 83%, 24%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Picton Blue color values

HEX
#26AADF
RGB
38, 170, 223
HSL
197°, 74%, 51%
CMYK
83, 24, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Picton Blue sits at 197° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 51% 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. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Picton Blue is rendered as rgb(38, 170, 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 83C 24M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (83%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Picton Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #26AADF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 38, 170, 223;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#26AADF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 83%
M: 24%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(38, 170, 223)
rgba(38, 170, 223, 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

Figma logo
Figma
Salesforce logo
Salesforce
Intel logo
Intel
Snowflake logo
Snowflake

Frequently asked questions

What color is #26AADF?
#26AADF is Picton Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 38, 170, 223. It has a hue of 197°, 74% saturation, and 51% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #26AADF?
The RGB color code for #26AADF is rgb(38, 170, 223). This means it contains 38 red, 170 green, and 223 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Picton Blue a warm or cool color?
Picton Blue (#26AADF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #26AADF in CSS?
You can use #26AADF in CSS with: background-color: #26AADF; or color: #26AADF; or as an RGB value: rgb(38, 170, 223). For print design, use CMYK: 83%, 24%, 0%, 13%.

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