Persian Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #243FD6.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
36, 63, 214 in digital design or CMYK 83%, 71%, 0%, 16% for print applications.
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Persian Blue
#243FD6
Persian Blue color values
- HEX
- #243FD6
- RGB
- 36, 63, 214
- HSL
- 231°, 71%, 49%
- CMYK
- 83, 71, 0, 16
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Persian Blue sits at 231° on the color wheel with 71% saturation and 49% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 71% 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(36, 63, 214), where the blue channel is highest at 214, 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 83C 71M 0Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (83%), 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: #243FD6;
--brand-primary-rgb: 36, 63, 214;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#243FD6',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 83%
M: 71%
Y: 0%
K: 16%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(36, 63, 214)
rgba(36, 63, 214, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #243FD6?
#243FD6 is Persian Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 36, 63, 214. It has a hue of 231°, 71%
saturation, and 49% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #243FD6?
The RGB color code for #243FD6 is rgb(36, 63, 214). This means it contains 36 red,
63 green, and 214 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?
Persian Blue (#243FD6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #243FD6 in CSS?
You can use #243FD6 in CSS with:
background-color: #243FD6; or color: #243FD6; or as an RGB value: rgb(36, 63, 214). For print design, use CMYK: 83%, 71%, 0%, 16%.