Persian Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #112EBB.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
17, 46, 187 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 75%, 0%, 27% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Persian Blue
#112EBB
Persian Blue color values
- HEX
- #112EBB
- RGB
- 17, 46, 187
- HSL
- 230°, 83%, 40%
- CMYK
- 91, 75, 0, 27
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Persian Blue sits at 230° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, 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(17, 46, 187), where the blue channel is highest at 187, 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 75M 0Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), 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: #112EBB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 17, 46, 187;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#112EBB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 91%
M: 75%
Y: 0%
K: 27%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(17, 46, 187)
rgba(17, 46, 187, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #112EBB?
#112EBB is Persian Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 17, 46, 187. It has a hue of 230°, 83%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #112EBB?
The RGB color code for #112EBB is rgb(17, 46, 187). This means it contains 17 red,
46 green, and 187 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?
Persian Blue (#112EBB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #112EBB in CSS?
You can use #112EBB in CSS with:
background-color: #112EBB; or color: #112EBB; or as an RGB value: rgb(17, 46, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 75%, 0%, 27%.