Persian Blue

Q: How do I use #1E4ACC in CSS?

You can use #1E4ACC in CSS with: background-color: #1E4ACC; or color: #1E4ACC; or as an RGB value: rgb(30, 74, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 64%, 0%, 20%.

#1E4ACC

Persian Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #1E4ACC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 30, 74, 204 in digital design or CMYK 85%, 64%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Persian Blue color values

HEX: #1E4ACC
RGB: 30, 74, 204
HSL: 225°, 74%, 46%
CMYK: 85, 64, 0, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Persian Blue sits at 225° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 46% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 74% 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(30, 74, 204), where the blue channel is highest at 204, 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 85C 64M 0Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (85%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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: #1E4ACC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 30, 74, 204;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1E4ACC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 85%
M: 64%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(30, 74, 204)
rgba(30, 74, 204, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 225° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1E4ACC?

#1E4ACC is Persian Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 30, 74, 204. It has a hue of 225°, 74% saturation, and 46% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #1E4ACC?

The RGB color code for #1E4ACC is rgb(30, 74, 204). This means it contains 30 red, 74 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?

Persian Blue (#1E4ACC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #1E4ACC in CSS?

You can use #1E4ACC in CSS with: background-color: #1E4ACC; or color: #1E4ACC; or as an RGB value: rgb(30, 74, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 64%, 0%, 20%.