Persian Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #053CC7.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
5, 60, 199 in digital design or CMYK 97%, 70%, 0%, 22% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Persian Blue
#053CC7
Persian Blue color values
- HEX
- #053CC7
- RGB
- 5, 60, 199
- HSL
- 223°, 95%, 40%
- CMYK
- 97, 70, 0, 22
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Persian Blue sits at 223° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 40% 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, 60, 199), where the blue channel is highest at 199, producing a strongly blue character. 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, Persian Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 97C 70M 0Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (97%), 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 Persian Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #053CC7;
--brand-primary-rgb: 5, 60, 199;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#053CC7',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 97%
M: 70%
Y: 0%
K: 22%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(5, 60, 199)
rgba(5, 60, 199, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #053CC7?
#053CC7 is Persian Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 5, 60, 199. It has a hue of 223°, 95%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #053CC7?
The RGB color code for #053CC7 is rgb(5, 60, 199). This means it contains 5 red,
60 green, and 199 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?
Persian Blue (#053CC7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #053CC7 in CSS?
You can use #053CC7 in CSS with:
background-color: #053CC7; or color: #053CC7; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 60, 199). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 70%, 0%, 22%.