Picton Blue

Q: How do I use #2BB6E9 in CSS?

You can use #2BB6E9 in CSS with: background-color: #2BB6E9; or color: #2BB6E9; or as an RGB value: rgb(43, 182, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 82%, 22%, 0%, 9%.

#2BB6E9

Picton Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #2BB6E9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 43, 182, 233 in digital design or CMYK 82%, 22%, 0%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Picton Blue color values

HEX: #2BB6E9
RGB: 43, 182, 233
HSL: 196°, 81%, 54%
CMYK: 82, 22, 0, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Picton Blue sits at 196° on the color wheel with 81% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 81%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Picton Blue is rendered as rgb(43, 182, 233), where the blue channel is highest at 233, 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 82C 22M 0Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (82%), 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: #2BB6E9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 43, 182, 233;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2BB6E9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 82%
M: 22%
Y: 0%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(43, 182, 233)
rgba(43, 182, 233, 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 #2BB6E9?

#2BB6E9 is Picton Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 43, 182, 233. It has a hue of 196°, 81% saturation, and 54% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2BB6E9?

The RGB color code for #2BB6E9 is rgb(43, 182, 233). This means it contains 43 red, 182 green, and 233 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Picton Blue a warm or cool color?

Picton Blue (#2BB6E9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #2BB6E9 in CSS?

You can use #2BB6E9 in CSS with: background-color: #2BB6E9; or color: #2BB6E9; or as an RGB value: rgb(43, 182, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 82%, 22%, 0%, 9%.