Persian Blue
HEX: #1C39BB | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#1C39BB
28, 57, 187
229°, 85% ,73%
85.03, 69.52, 0, 26.67
About Persian Blue
Persian Blue (#1C39BB) is a color with RGB(28, 57, 187) and HSL(229.06°, 85.03%, 73.33%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #BB9E1C, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #BB1C39 and #39BB1C. The name comes from Persian Blue (English).
- HEX: #1C39BB
- RGB: 28, 57, 187
- HSL: 229.06°, 85.03%, 73.33%
- Mood: Bold, Playful
- Style: Neon, Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #BB9E1C
- Triadic colors: #BB1C39, #39BB1C
- The name comes from Persian Blue (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #1C39BB from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The color blue has a long and significant history in Persia (modern-day Iran). Lapis lazuli, a precious blue gemstone, was mined in Afghanistan (a region historically connected to Persian empires) and traded to Persia and beyond for thousands of years. This pigment was used in ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian art, and later in Persian miniatures, tilework, and pottery. The distinctive 'Persian Blue' seen in Islamic art often comes from cobalt pigments, which were widely used in glazes for ceramics and tiles, particularly during the Safavid dynasty (16th-18th centuries). The term 'Persian Blue' in English likely emerged to describe this specific, vibrant, and often slightly purplish-blue hue that became characteristic of Persian artistic traditions.
First Recorded Use
The exact first documented use of 'Persian Blue' as a specific color name is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but its usage became more common in English during the 19th century as European interest in Persian art and culture grew. The color itself, a deep, rich blue, has been prominent in Persia for millennia.
Cultural Associations
In Persian culture, blue, particularly shades like Persian Blue, holds significant symbolic meaning. It is often associated with heaven, spirituality, and tranquility. It is widely used in religious buildings, mosques, and shrines, where intricate blue tilework creates breathtaking interiors and exteriors. Blue is also prominent in traditional Persian carpets, textiles, and miniature paintings, often representing water, sky, or decorative elements. The color evokes a sense of depth, richness, and historical grandeur.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #1C39BB;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #1C39BB;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #1C39BB;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#1C39BB,
#F5E081
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#1C39BB,
#F5E081
);
}// SCSS variable
$persian-blue: #1C39BB;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$persian-blue-r: 28;
$persian-blue-g: 57;
$persian-blue-b: 187;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $persian-blue;
color: rgba($persian-blue-r, $persian-blue-g, $persian-blue-b, 0.8);
}