Persian Blue is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #1C39BB, which equals rgb(28, 57, 187) in RGB and hsl(229, 74%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C85 M70 Y0 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#1C39BB - RGB
28, 57, 187 - HSL
229°, 74%, 42% - CMYK
85, 70, 0, 27 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Persian Blue
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.93:1. Its complementary color is #BA9D1C.
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Persian Blue color codes
| HEX | #1C39BB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(28, 57, 187) |
| HSL | hsl(229, 74%, 42%) |
| HSV | 229°, 85%, 73% |
| CMYK | 85%, 70%, 0%, 27% |
| Decimal | 1849787 |
Shades and tints of Persian Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D9DEF4 - 100
#B3BDE8 - 200
#8E9CDD - 300
#687BD2 - 400
#425AC6 - 500
#1C39BB - 600
#17309C - 700
#13267D - 800
#0E1D5E - 900
#09133E - 950
#050A1F
Color harmonies for Persian Blue
- Complementary
#BA9D1C≈ Medium Dark Bright Marigold - Analogous −30°
#1C88BA≈ Medium Dark Bright Capri - Analogous +30°
#4E1CBA≈ Medium Dark Bright Iris - Triadic +120°
#BA1C39≈ Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#39BA1C≈ Medium Dark Bright Clover - Split 150°
#BA4E1C≈ Medium Dark Bright Cinnabar - Split 210°
#88BA1C≈ Medium Dark Bright Chartreuse
Contrast and accessibility of Persian Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Persian Blue | Aa | 8.93:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Persian Blue | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Persian Blue
background-color: #1C39BB;color: #1C39BB;background-color: rgb(28, 57, 187);background-color: hsl(229, 74%, 42%);:root { --color-persian-blue: #1C39BB; }class="bg-[#1C39BB]"Colors similar to Persian Blue
- Medium Dark Bright Cobalt
#1538C1 - Medium Dark Soft Royal
#2B38AB - Medium Dark Bright Sapphire
#1549C1 - Medium Dark Bright Royal
#1527C1 - Medium Dark Soft Cobalt
#2B45AB - Medium Dark Soft Blue
#2B2BAB - Soft Blue
#3333CC - Soft Royal
#3342CC - Deep Sapphire
#0034AD - Deep Cornflower
#0045AD - Sapphire
#0F52BA - Deep Bright Sapphire
#113B9C
More blue shades
- Periwinkle
#CCCCFF - Cobalt Blue
#0047AB - Ultramarine
#3F00FF - Iris
#5A4FCF - Denim
#1560BD - Azure Blue
#007FFF - Prussian Blue
#003153 - Oxford Blue
#002147 - Peacock Blue
#1B6A8A - Very Pale Dusty Turquoise
#C8DAD7 - Darkest Teal
#00332E
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Persian Blue?
The HEX code for Persian Blue is #1C39BB.
What is the RGB value of Persian Blue?
Persian Blue has an RGB value of 28, 57, 187 (rgb(28, 57, 187)). In HSL it is 229°, 74%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Persian Blue?
Use white text on Persian Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.93:1 and black text has 2.35:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Persian Blue?
The complementary color of Persian Blue is #BA9D1C. Analogous colors #1C88BA and #4E1CBA also pair well.