Persian Green is a
cool medium color with the hex code #309C8A.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
48, 156, 138 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 0%, 12%, 39% for print applications.
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Persian Green
#309C8A
Persian Green color values
- HEX
- #309C8A
- RGB
- 48, 156, 138
- HSL
- 170°, 53%, 40%
- CMYK
- 69, 0, 12, 39
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Persian Green sits at 170° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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 Green is rendered as rgb(48, 156, 138), where the green channel leads at 156, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Persian Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 69C 0M 12Y 39K. With a moderate key (39%), 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 Green
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #309C8A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 48, 156, 138;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#309C8A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 69%
M: 0%
Y: 12%
K: 39%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(48, 156, 138)
rgba(48, 156, 138, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #309C8A?
#309C8A is Persian Green, a cool medium color with RGB values of 48, 156, 138. It has a hue of 170°, 53%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #309C8A?
The RGB color code for #309C8A is rgb(48, 156, 138). This means it contains 48 red,
156 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Green a warm or cool color?
Persian Green (#309C8A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #309C8A in CSS?
You can use #309C8A in CSS with:
background-color: #309C8A; or color: #309C8A; or as an RGB value: rgb(48, 156, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 0%, 12%, 39%.