Persian Blue

Q: How do I use #553CC3 in CSS?

You can use #553CC3 in CSS with: background-color: #553CC3; or color: #553CC3; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 60, 195). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 69%, 0%, 24%.

#553CC3

Persian Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #553CC3. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 85, 60, 195 in digital design or CMYK 56%, 69%, 0%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Persian Blue color values

HEX: #553CC3
RGB: 85, 60, 195
HSL: 251°, 53%, 50%
CMYK: 56, 69, 0, 24

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Persian Blue sits at 251° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue 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 Blue is rendered as rgb(85, 60, 195), where the blue channel is highest at 195, 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 56C 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Persian Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #553CC3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 85, 60, 195;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#553CC3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 56%
M: 69%
Y: 0%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(85, 60, 195)
rgba(85, 60, 195, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 251° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #553CC3?

#553CC3 is Persian Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 85, 60, 195. It has a hue of 251°, 53% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #553CC3?

The RGB color code for #553CC3 is rgb(85, 60, 195). This means it contains 85 red, 60 green, and 195 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Persian Blue a warm or cool color?

Persian Blue (#553CC3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #553CC3 in CSS?

You can use #553CC3 in CSS with: background-color: #553CC3; or color: #553CC3; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 60, 195). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 69%, 0%, 24%.