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Picton Blue

#36C4FC

Picton Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #36C4FC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 54, 196, 252 in digital design or CMYK 79%, 22%, 0%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Picton Blue color values

HEX
#36C4FC
RGB
54, 196, 252
HSL
197°, 97%, 60%
CMYK
79, 22, 0, 1

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Picton Blue sits at 197° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, 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(54, 196, 252), where the blue channel is highest at 252, 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 79C 22M 0Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 79% cyan, 22% 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Picton Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #36C4FC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 54, 196, 252;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#36C4FC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 79%
M: 22%
Y: 0%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(54, 196, 252)
rgba(54, 196, 252, 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 #36C4FC?
#36C4FC is Picton Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 54, 196, 252. It has a hue of 197°, 97% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #36C4FC?
The RGB color code for #36C4FC is rgb(54, 196, 252). This means it contains 54 red, 196 green, and 252 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Picton Blue a warm or cool color?
Picton Blue (#36C4FC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #36C4FC in CSS?
You can use #36C4FC in CSS with: background-color: #36C4FC; or color: #36C4FC; or as an RGB value: rgb(54, 196, 252). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 22%, 0%, 1%.

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