Picton Blue

Q: How do I use #3FADE4 in CSS?

You can use #3FADE4 in CSS with: background-color: #3FADE4; or color: #3FADE4; or as an RGB value: rgb(63, 173, 228). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 24%, 0%, 11%.

#3FADE4

Picton Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #3FADE4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 63, 173, 228 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 24%, 0%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Picton Blue color values

HEX: #3FADE4
RGB: 63, 173, 228
HSL: 200°, 75%, 57%
CMYK: 72, 24, 0, 11

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Picton Blue sits at 200° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 57% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 75% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Picton Blue is rendered as rgb(63, 173, 228), where the blue channel is highest at 228, 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, Picton Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 72C 24M 0Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (72%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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: #3FADE4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 63, 173, 228;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3FADE4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 72%
M: 24%
Y: 0%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(63, 173, 228)
rgba(63, 173, 228, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 200° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3FADE4?

#3FADE4 is Picton Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 63, 173, 228. It has a hue of 200°, 75% saturation, and 57% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #3FADE4?

The RGB color code for #3FADE4 is rgb(63, 173, 228). This means it contains 63 red, 173 green, and 228 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Picton Blue a warm or cool color?

Picton Blue (#3FADE4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #3FADE4 in CSS?

You can use #3FADE4 in CSS with: background-color: #3FADE4; or color: #3FADE4; or as an RGB value: rgb(63, 173, 228). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 24%, 0%, 11%.