Persian Blue is a
cool dark color with the hex code #0539BD.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
5, 57, 189 in digital design or CMYK 97%, 70%, 0%, 26% for print applications.
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Persian Blue
#0539BD
Persian Blue color values
- HEX
- #0539BD
- RGB
- 5, 57, 189
- HSL
- 223°, 95%, 38%
- CMYK
- 97, 70, 0, 26
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Persian Blue sits at 223° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 38% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Persian Blue is rendered as rgb(5, 57, 189), where the blue channel is highest at 189, producing a strongly blue character. 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 Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 97C 70M 0Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), 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. 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 Persian Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #0539BD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 5, 57, 189;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#0539BD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 97%
M: 70%
Y: 0%
K: 26%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(5, 57, 189)
rgba(5, 57, 189, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #0539BD?
#0539BD is Persian Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 5, 57, 189. It has a hue of 223°, 95%
saturation, and 38% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #0539BD?
The RGB color code for #0539BD is rgb(5, 57, 189). This means it contains 5 red,
57 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?
Persian Blue (#0539BD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0539BD in CSS?
You can use #0539BD in CSS with:
background-color: #0539BD; or color: #0539BD; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 57, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 70%, 0%, 26%.