Persian Blue

Q: How do I use #253DDA in CSS?

You can use #253DDA in CSS with: background-color: #253DDA; or color: #253DDA; or as an RGB value: rgb(37, 61, 218). For print design, use CMYK: 83%, 72%, 0%, 15%.

#253DDA

Persian Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #253DDA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 37, 61, 218 in digital design or CMYK 83%, 72%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Persian Blue color values

HEX: #253DDA
RGB: 37, 61, 218
HSL: 232°, 71%, 50%
CMYK: 83, 72, 0, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Persian Blue sits at 232° on the color wheel with 71% saturation and 50% 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(37, 61, 218), where the blue channel is highest at 218, 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 72M 0Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) 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: #253DDA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 37, 61, 218;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#253DDA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 83%
M: 72%
Y: 0%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(37, 61, 218)
rgba(37, 61, 218, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 232° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #253DDA?

#253DDA is Persian Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 37, 61, 218. It has a hue of 232°, 71% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #253DDA?

The RGB color code for #253DDA is rgb(37, 61, 218). This means it contains 37 red, 61 green, and 218 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?

Persian Blue (#253DDA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #253DDA in CSS?

You can use #253DDA in CSS with: background-color: #253DDA; or color: #253DDA; or as an RGB value: rgb(37, 61, 218). For print design, use CMYK: 83%, 72%, 0%, 15%.