Persian Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #162EB6.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
22, 46, 182 in digital design or CMYK 88%, 75%, 0%, 29% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Persian Blue
#162EB6
Persian Blue color values
- HEX
- #162EB6
- RGB
- 22, 46, 182
- HSL
- 231°, 78%, 40%
- CMYK
- 88, 75, 0, 29
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Persian Blue sits at 231° on the color wheel with 78% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 78% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(22, 46, 182), where the blue channel is highest at 182, 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 88C 75M 0Y 29K. With a moderate key (29%), 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: #162EB6;
--brand-primary-rgb: 22, 46, 182;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#162EB6',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 88%
M: 75%
Y: 0%
K: 29%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(22, 46, 182)
rgba(22, 46, 182, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
