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Persian Blue

#423DC2

Persian Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #423DC2. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 66, 61, 194 in digital design or CMYK 66%, 69%, 0%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Persian Blue color values

HEX
#423DC2
RGB
66, 61, 194
HSL
242°, 52%, 50%
CMYK
66, 69, 0, 24

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Persian Blue sits at 242° on the color wheel with 52% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 52% 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 Blue is rendered as rgb(66, 61, 194), where the blue channel is highest at 194, producing a strongly blue character. 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 Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 66C 69M 0Y 24K. The low-to-moderate black value (24%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (69%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Persian Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #423DC2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 66, 61, 194;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#423DC2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 66%
M: 69%
Y: 0%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(66, 61, 194)
rgba(66, 61, 194, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 242° on the color wheel

Warner Bros. logo
Warner Bros.
Stripe logo
Stripe
Revolut logo
Revolut
Visa logo
Visa

Frequently asked questions

What color is #423DC2?
#423DC2 is Persian Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 66, 61, 194. It has a hue of 242°, 52% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #423DC2?
The RGB color code for #423DC2 is rgb(66, 61, 194). This means it contains 66 red, 61 green, and 194 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?
Persian Blue (#423DC2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #423DC2 in CSS?
You can use #423DC2 in CSS with: background-color: #423DC2; or color: #423DC2; or as an RGB value: rgb(66, 61, 194). For print design, use CMYK: 66%, 69%, 0%, 24%.

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