Persian Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #0C3CC0.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
12, 60, 192 in digital design or CMYK 94%, 69%, 0%, 25% for print applications.
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Persian Blue
#0C3CC0
Persian Blue color values
- HEX
- #0C3CC0
- RGB
- 12, 60, 192
- HSL
- 224°, 88%, 40%
- CMYK
- 94, 69, 0, 25
Shades & tints
About this color
Persian Blue sits at 224° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, 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(12, 60, 192), where the blue channel is highest at 192, 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 94C 69M 0Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (94%), 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: #0C3CC0;
--brand-primary-rgb: 12, 60, 192;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#0C3CC0',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 94%
M: 69%
Y: 0%
K: 25% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(12, 60, 192)
rgba(12, 60, 192, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #0C3CC0?
What is the RGB value of #0C3CC0?
Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?
How do I use #0C3CC0 in CSS?
background-color: #0C3CC0; or color: #0C3CC0; or as an RGB value: rgb(12, 60, 192). For print design, use CMYK: 94%, 69%, 0%, 25%.