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Picton Blue

#37CAFB

Picton Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #37CAFB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 55, 202, 251 in digital design or CMYK 78%, 20%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Picton Blue color values

HEX
#37CAFB
RGB
55, 202, 251
HSL
195°, 96%, 60%
CMYK
78, 20, 0, 2

About this color

Picton Blue sits at 195° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, 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(55, 202, 251), where the blue channel is highest at 251, 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 78C 20M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 78% 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.

How to use Picton Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #37CAFB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 55, 202, 251;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#37CAFB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 78%
M: 20%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(55, 202, 251)
rgba(55, 202, 251, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #37CAFB?
#37CAFB is Picton Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 55, 202, 251. It has a hue of 195°, 96% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #37CAFB?
The RGB color code for #37CAFB is rgb(55, 202, 251). This means it contains 55 red, 202 green, and 251 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Picton Blue a warm or cool color?
Picton Blue (#37CAFB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #37CAFB in CSS?
You can use #37CAFB in CSS with: background-color: #37CAFB; or color: #37CAFB; or as an RGB value: rgb(55, 202, 251). For print design, use CMYK: 78%, 20%, 0%, 2%.