Picton Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #34C1FE.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
52, 193, 254 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 24%, 0%, 0% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Picton Blue
#34C1FE
Picton Blue color values
- HEX
- #34C1FE
- RGB
- 52, 193, 254
- HSL
- 198°, 99%, 60%
- CMYK
- 80, 24, 0, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Picton Blue sits at 198° on the color wheel with 99% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 99%, 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(52, 193, 254), where the blue channel is highest at 254, producing a strongly blue character. 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 24M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 80% cyan, 24% 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: #34C1FE;
--brand-primary-rgb: 52, 193, 254;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#34C1FE',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 80%
M: 24%
Y: 0%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(52, 193, 254)
rgba(52, 193, 254, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #34C1FE?
#34C1FE is Picton Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 52, 193, 254. It has a hue of 198°, 99%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #34C1FE?
The RGB color code for #34C1FE is rgb(52, 193, 254). This means it contains 52 red,
193 green, and 254 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Picton Blue a warm or cool color?
Picton Blue (#34C1FE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #34C1FE in CSS?
You can use #34C1FE in CSS with:
background-color: #34C1FE; or color: #34C1FE; or as an RGB value: rgb(52, 193, 254). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 24%, 0%, 0%.