Persian Blue

Q: How do I use #1027BC in CSS?

You can use #1027BC in CSS with: background-color: #1027BC; or color: #1027BC; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 39, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 79%, 0%, 26%.

#1027BC

Persian Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #1027BC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 16, 39, 188 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 79%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Persian Blue color values

HEX: #1027BC
RGB: 16, 39, 188
HSL: 232°, 84%, 40%
CMYK: 91, 79, 0, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Persian Blue sits at 232° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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(16, 39, 188), where the blue channel is highest at 188, 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 91C 79M 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: #1027BC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 16, 39, 188;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1027BC',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 79%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(16, 39, 188)
rgba(16, 39, 188, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 232° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1027BC?

#1027BC is Persian Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 16, 39, 188. It has a hue of 232°, 84% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #1027BC?

The RGB color code for #1027BC is rgb(16, 39, 188). This means it contains 16 red, 39 green, and 188 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?

Persian Blue (#1027BC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #1027BC in CSS?

You can use #1027BC in CSS with: background-color: #1027BC; or color: #1027BC; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 39, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 79%, 0%, 26%.