Persian Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #214ADE.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
33, 74, 222 in digital design or CMYK 85%, 67%, 0%, 13% for print applications.
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Persian Blue
#214ADE
Persian Blue color values
- HEX
- #214ADE
- RGB
- 33, 74, 222
- HSL
- 227°, 74%, 50%
- CMYK
- 85, 67, 0, 13
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Persian Blue sits at 227° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 50% 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(33, 74, 222), where the blue channel is highest at 222, 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 67M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) 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: #214ADE;
--brand-primary-rgb: 33, 74, 222;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#214ADE',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 85%
M: 67%
Y: 0%
K: 13%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(33, 74, 222)
rgba(33, 74, 222, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #214ADE?
#214ADE is Persian Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 33, 74, 222. It has a hue of 227°, 74%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #214ADE?
The RGB color code for #214ADE is rgb(33, 74, 222). This means it contains 33 red,
74 green, and 222 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?
Persian Blue (#214ADE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #214ADE in CSS?
You can use #214ADE in CSS with:
background-color: #214ADE; or color: #214ADE; or as an RGB value: rgb(33, 74, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 85%, 67%, 0%, 13%.