Persian Blue

Q: How do I use #2842C8 in CSS?

You can use #2842C8 in CSS with: background-color: #2842C8; or color: #2842C8; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 66, 200). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 67%, 0%, 22%.

#2842C8

Persian Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #2842C8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 40, 66, 200 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 67%, 0%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Persian Blue color values

HEX: #2842C8
RGB: 40, 66, 200
HSL: 230°, 67%, 47%
CMYK: 80, 67, 0, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Persian Blue sits at 230° on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 67% 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(40, 66, 200), where the blue channel is highest at 200, 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 80C 67M 0Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (80%), 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: #2842C8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 40, 66, 200;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2842C8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 80%
M: 67%
Y: 0%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(40, 66, 200)
rgba(40, 66, 200, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 230° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2842C8?

#2842C8 is Persian Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 40, 66, 200. It has a hue of 230°, 67% saturation, and 47% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2842C8?

The RGB color code for #2842C8 is rgb(40, 66, 200). This means it contains 40 red, 66 green, and 200 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?

Persian Blue (#2842C8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #2842C8 in CSS?

You can use #2842C8 in CSS with: background-color: #2842C8; or color: #2842C8; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 66, 200). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 67%, 0%, 22%.