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Persian Indigo

#311C7D

Persian Indigo is a cool dark color with the hex code #311C7D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 49, 28, 125 in digital design or CMYK 61%, 78%, 0%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Persian Indigo color values

HEX
#311C7D
RGB
49, 28, 125
HSL
253°, 63%, 30%
CMYK
61, 78, 0, 51

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Persian Indigo sits at 253° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 63% 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(49, 28, 125), where the blue channel is highest at 125, 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 61C 78M 0Y 51K. A substantial black component (51%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Persian Indigo

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #311C7D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 49, 28, 125;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#311C7D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 61%
M: 78%
Y: 0%
K: 51%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(49, 28, 125)
rgba(49, 28, 125, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 253° on the color wheel

GitLab logo
GitLab
Canva logo
Canva
Stripe logo
Stripe
Patagonia logo
Patagonia

Frequently asked questions

What color is #311C7D?
#311C7D is Persian Indigo, a cool dark color with RGB values of 49, 28, 125. It has a hue of 253°, 63% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #311C7D?
The RGB color code for #311C7D is rgb(49, 28, 125). This means it contains 49 red, 28 green, and 125 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Indigo a warm or cool color?
Persian Indigo (#311C7D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #311C7D in CSS?
You can use #311C7D in CSS with: background-color: #311C7D; or color: #311C7D; or as an RGB value: rgb(49, 28, 125). For print design, use CMYK: 61%, 78%, 0%, 51%.

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