Picton Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #55ABDD.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
85, 171, 221 in digital design or CMYK 62%, 23%, 0%, 13% for print applications.
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Picton Blue
#55ABDD
Picton Blue color values
- HEX
- #55ABDD
- RGB
- 85, 171, 221
- HSL
- 202°, 67%, 60%
- CMYK
- 62, 23, 0, 13
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Picton Blue sits at 202° on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 67% 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(85, 171, 221), where the blue channel is highest at 221, 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 62C 23M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (62%), 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: #55ABDD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 85, 171, 221;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#55ABDD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 62%
M: 23%
Y: 0%
K: 13%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(85, 171, 221)
rgba(85, 171, 221, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #55ABDD?
#55ABDD is Picton Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 85, 171, 221. It has a hue of 202°, 67%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #55ABDD?
The RGB color code for #55ABDD is rgb(85, 171, 221). This means it contains 85 red,
171 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Picton Blue a warm or cool color?
Picton Blue (#55ABDD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #55ABDD in CSS?
You can use #55ABDD in CSS with:
background-color: #55ABDD; or color: #55ABDD; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 171, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 62%, 23%, 0%, 13%.