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Persian Blue

#103BBC

Persian Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #103BBC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 16, 59, 188 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 69%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Persian Blue color values

HEX
#103BBC
RGB
16, 59, 188
HSL
225°, 84%, 40%
CMYK
91, 69, 0, 26

About this color

Persian Blue sits at 225° 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, 59, 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 69M 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.

How to use Persian Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #103BBC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 16, 59, 188;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#103BBC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 69%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(16, 59, 188)
rgba(16, 59, 188, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #103BBC?
#103BBC is Persian Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 16, 59, 188. It has a hue of 225°, 84% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #103BBC?
The RGB color code for #103BBC is rgb(16, 59, 188). This means it contains 16 red, 59 green, and 188 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?
Persian Blue (#103BBC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #103BBC in CSS?
You can use #103BBC in CSS with: background-color: #103BBC; or color: #103BBC; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 59, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 69%, 0%, 26%.