Color swatch image showing Persian Blue (#1C39BB) with RGB(28,57,187) values

Persian Blue (#1C39BB) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Persian Blue (#1C39BB) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Persian Blue (#1C39BB) Color Information

Persian Blue (#1C39BB) RGB value is (28, 57, 187). The hex color red value is 28, green is 57, and blue is 187. Its HSL format shows a hue of 229°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 85 percent, 70 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent.

Persian Blue
#1C39BB
rgb(28, 57, 187)
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Persian Blue (#1C39BB) Color Meaning

Persian Blue (#1C39BB) denotes regal intensity, celestial truth, and profound depth. This rich, saturated azure is historically linked to the art and architecture of Persia, evoking lapis lazuli, deep night skies, and sacred spaces. Psychologically, Persian Blue (#1C39BB) commands respect and introspection, conveying wisdom, stability, and a pursuit of eternal truths. It is a color of majestic serenity and intellectual depth, stimulating profound thought while calming chaotic emotion. This color feels both vast and intensely focused. Symbolically, Persian Blue (#1C39BB) represents divine wisdom, cosmic order, and the infinite as understood through art and science. It is the color of the firmament in miniature, of poetry and astronomy intertwined. Culturally, it carries the weight of a rich artistic heritage, symbolizing craftsmanship, spiritual depth, and a sophisticated understanding of beauty and structure. Persian Blue (#1C39BB) is a color that connects the human maker to the grandeur of the cosmos.

Color Conversion

Convert Persian Blue (#1C39BB) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#1C39BB
RGB
rgb(28, 57, 187)
HSL
hsl(229°, 74%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(85%, 70%, 0%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(229°, 85%, 73%)
XYZ
10.9117 6.7610 47.7436
Yxy
6.7610 0.1668 0.1034
Hunter Lab
26.0019 1.0844 -3.0950
CIE-Lab
31.2565 39.3164 -70.4667

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red28 / 255 (11%)
11%
Green57 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue187 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Magenta70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

Persian Blue (#1C39BB) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Persian Blue (#1C39BB) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Persian Blue (#1C39BB) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#1C39BB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1C39BB appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Persian Blue (#1C39BB)

protanopia

#29299c

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1C39BB;

Text Color

color: #1C39BB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1C39BB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1C39BB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1C39BB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C39BB 0%, #112270 100%);

Persian Blue (#1C39BB) Color FAQs

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