Persian Green is a
cool dark color with the hex code #00A699.
Also known as
"Babu Teal"
by Airbnb
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
0, 166, 153 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 0%, 8%, 35% 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.
Persian Green
#00A699 aka “Babu Teal” by Airbnb
Persian Green color values
- HEX
- #00A699
- RGB
- 0, 166, 153
- HSL
- 175°, 100%, 33%
- CMYK
- 100, 0, 8, 35
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Persian Green sits at 175° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 33% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Persian Green is rendered as rgb(0, 166, 153), where the green channel leads at 166, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Persian Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 100C 0M 8Y 35K. With a moderate key (35%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Babu Teal.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Persian Green
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #00A699;
--brand-primary-rgb: 0, 166, 153;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#00A699',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 100%
M: 0%
Y: 8%
K: 35%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(0, 166, 153)
rgba(0, 166, 153, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Persian Green
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 175° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #00A699?
#00A699 is Persian Green, a cool dark color with RGB values of 0, 166, 153. It has a hue of 175°, 100%
saturation, and 33% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #00A699?
The RGB color code for #00A699 is rgb(0, 166, 153). This means it contains 0 red,
166 green, and 153 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Green a warm or cool color?
Persian Green (#00A699) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #00A699 in CSS?
You can use #00A699 in CSS with:
background-color: #00A699; or color: #00A699; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 166, 153). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 0%, 8%, 35%.