Picton Blue

Q: How do I use #33CCFF in CSS?

You can use #33CCFF in CSS with: background-color: #33CCFF; or color: #33CCFF; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 204, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 20%, 0%, 0%.

#33CCFF

Picton Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #33CCFF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 51, 204, 255 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 20%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Picton Blue color values

HEX: #33CCFF
RGB: 51, 204, 255
HSL: 195°, 100%, 60%
CMYK: 80, 20, 0, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Picton Blue sits at 195° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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(51, 204, 255), where the blue channel is highest at 255, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Picton Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 80C 20M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 80% cyan, 20% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #33CCFF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 51, 204, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#33CCFF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 80%
M: 20%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(51, 204, 255)
rgba(51, 204, 255, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 195° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #33CCFF?

#33CCFF is Picton Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 51, 204, 255. It has a hue of 195°, 100% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #33CCFF?

The RGB color code for #33CCFF is rgb(51, 204, 255). This means it contains 51 red, 204 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Picton Blue a warm or cool color?

Picton Blue (#33CCFF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #33CCFF in CSS?

You can use #33CCFF in CSS with: background-color: #33CCFF; or color: #33CCFF; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 204, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 20%, 0%, 0%.