Shakespeare is a
cool medium color with the hex code #36C5F0.
Also known as
"Blue"
by Slack
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
54, 197, 240 in digital design or CMYK 78%, 18%, 0%, 6% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Shakespeare
#36C5F0 aka “Blue” by Slack
Shakespeare color values
- HEX
- #36C5F0
- RGB
- 54, 197, 240
- HSL
- 194°, 86%, 58%
- CMYK
- 78, 18, 0, 6
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Shakespeare sits at 194° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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, Shakespeare is rendered as rgb(54, 197, 240), where the blue channel is highest at 240, 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, Shakespeare translates to a CMYK breakdown of 78C 18M 0Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (78%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Blue.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Shakespeare
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #36C5F0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 54, 197, 240;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#36C5F0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 78%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 6%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(54, 197, 240)
rgba(54, 197, 240, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Shakespeare
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Frequently asked questions
What color is #36C5F0?
#36C5F0 is Shakespeare, a cool medium color with RGB values of 54, 197, 240. It has a hue of 194°, 86%
saturation, and 58% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #36C5F0?
The RGB color code for #36C5F0 is rgb(54, 197, 240). This means it contains 54 red,
197 green, and 240 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Shakespeare a warm or cool color?
Shakespeare (#36C5F0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #36C5F0 in CSS?
You can use #36C5F0 in CSS with:
background-color: #36C5F0; or color: #36C5F0; or as an RGB value: rgb(54, 197, 240). For print design, use CMYK: 78%, 18%, 0%, 6%.