Persian Indigo is a
cool dark color with the hex code #301881.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
48, 24, 129 in digital design or CMYK 63%, 81%, 0%, 49% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Persian Indigo
#301881
Persian Indigo color values
- HEX
- #301881
- RGB
- 48, 24, 129
- HSL
- 254°, 69%, 30%
- CMYK
- 63, 81, 0, 49
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Persian Indigo sits at 254° on the color wheel with 69% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 69% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Persian Indigo is rendered as rgb(48, 24, 129), where the blue channel is highest at 129, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Persian Indigo translates to a CMYK breakdown of 63C 81M 0Y 49K. With a moderate key (49%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Indigo
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #301881;
--brand-primary-rgb: 48, 24, 129;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#301881',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 63%
M: 81%
Y: 0%
K: 49%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(48, 24, 129)
rgba(48, 24, 129, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #301881?
#301881 is Persian Indigo, a cool dark color with RGB values of 48, 24, 129. It has a hue of 254°, 69%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #301881?
The RGB color code for #301881 is rgb(48, 24, 129). This means it contains 48 red,
24 green, and 129 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Indigo a warm or cool color?
Persian Indigo (#301881) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #301881 in CSS?
You can use #301881 in CSS with:
background-color: #301881; or color: #301881; or as an RGB value: rgb(48, 24, 129). For print design, use CMYK: 63%, 81%, 0%, 49%.