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Persian Green

#1B9889

Persian Green is a cool dark color with the hex code #1B9889. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 27, 152, 137 in digital design or CMYK 82%, 0%, 10%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Persian Green color values

HEX
#1B9889
RGB
27, 152, 137
HSL
173°, 70%, 35%
CMYK
82, 0, 10, 40

About this color

Persian Green sits at 173° on the color wheel with 70% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 70% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Persian Green is rendered as rgb(27, 152, 137), where the green channel leads at 152, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Persian Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 82C 0M 10Y 40K. With a moderate key (40%), 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 Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1B9889;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 27, 152, 137;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1B9889',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 82%
M: 0%
Y: 10%
K: 40%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(27, 152, 137)
rgba(27, 152, 137, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1B9889?
#1B9889 is Persian Green, a cool dark color with RGB values of 27, 152, 137. It has a hue of 173°, 70% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1B9889?
The RGB color code for #1B9889 is rgb(27, 152, 137). This means it contains 27 red, 152 green, and 137 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Green a warm or cool color?
Persian Green (#1B9889) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1B9889 in CSS?
You can use #1B9889 in CSS with: background-color: #1B9889; or color: #1B9889; or as an RGB value: rgb(27, 152, 137). For print design, use CMYK: 82%, 0%, 10%, 40%.