Persian Blue
Intense, moody blue with cool depth
Persian Blue is a saturated, cool shade with significant depth. Because of its intensity, #1c39bb works best as a dominant base or a strong accent rather than a supporting tone. It pairs surprisingly well with muted gold or warm cream. White text offers excellent contrast against this shade, making it a reliable choice for small UI body text. The hex code for this moody blue is #1c39bb.
About Persian Blue
Late evening sky just after the streetlights switch on
What does persian blue mean?
Persian Blue often stands for depth, trust, and formality, and it commonly reads as serious without tipping into black. Its low lightness and strong saturation make it feel dense and enclosed, like heavy fabric pulled over a cold room.
Where you see persian blue
- ballpoint pen ink
- denim patches
- police uniform jackets
- lapis lazuli stone
- sapphire glass
- dusk sky over water
What it works for
This color works well for bold headers, night-mode accents, sports branding, and anywhere a strong dark blue is needed without going navy.
What colors go with persian blue?
Saffron #f4c430The bright orange-yellow sits opposite on the wheel, so both colors look sharper together.Peach #ffe5b4A soft warm peach lightens the blue's weight and keeps the pairing from feeling stiff.Linen #faf0e6Linen's warm off-white gives the dark blue breathing room without washing it out.Mint #98ff98Cool mint shares the blue's temperature but its lightness creates clear separation.Mustard #ffdb58Mustard's muted warmth cuts through the blue's depth and adds a grounded, vintage feel.
Questions about Persian Blue
What is the hex code for Persian Blue?
Persian Blue is #1c39bb. In RGB that is rgb(28, 57, 187), in HSL hsl(229, 74%, 42%) and in CMYK 85%, 70%, 0%, 27%.
How should I use #1c39bb in interface design?
#1c39bb performs best as a dominant base or a strong, high-impact accent rather than a secondary background tone. Because the shade is so intense, it provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI typography.
Is Persian Blue readable on white or black?
Persian Blue has a 8.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.