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Persian Blue

#123CBA

Persian Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #123CBA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 18, 60, 186 in digital design or CMYK 90%, 68%, 0%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Persian Blue color values

HEX
#123CBA
RGB
18, 60, 186
HSL
225°, 82%, 40%
CMYK
90, 68, 0, 27

About this color

Persian Blue sits at 225° on the color wheel with 82% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 82%, 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(18, 60, 186), where the blue channel is highest at 186, 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 90C 68M 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.

How to use Persian Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #123CBA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 18, 60, 186;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#123CBA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 90%
M: 68%
Y: 0%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(18, 60, 186)
rgba(18, 60, 186, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #123CBA?
#123CBA is Persian Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 18, 60, 186. It has a hue of 225°, 82% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #123CBA?
The RGB color code for #123CBA is rgb(18, 60, 186). This means it contains 18 red, 60 green, and 186 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?
Persian Blue (#123CBA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #123CBA in CSS?
You can use #123CBA in CSS with: background-color: #123CBA; or color: #123CBA; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 60, 186). For print design, use CMYK: 90%, 68%, 0%, 27%.