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.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #162EB6?
#162EB6 is Persian Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 22, 46, 182. It has a hue of 231°, 78%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #162EB6?
The RGB color code for #162EB6 is rgb(22, 46, 182). This means it contains 22 red,
46 green, and 182 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?
Persian Blue (#162EB6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #162EB6 in CSS?
You can use #162EB6 in CSS with:
background-color: #162EB6; or color: #162EB6; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 46, 182). For print design, use CMYK: 88%, 75%, 0%, 29%.