BLUES

Persian Blue

#1C39BB

RGB 28, 57, 187 · HSL 229°, 74%, 42% · CMYK 85, 70, 0, 27

Persian Blue is #1C39BB in HEX — rgb(28, 57, 187), hsl(229°, 74%, 42%), cmyk(85%, 70%, 0%, 27%).

Persian Blue pulls into the rich end of the blues spectrum — HSL 229°, 74%, 42%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#1C39BB

RGB28, 57, 187

HSL229°, 74%, 42%

HSV229°, 85%, 73%

CMYK85, 70, 0, 27

Decimal1849787

CSS RGBrgb(28, 57, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(229, 74%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tanzanite P530-7

ΔE 3.3 · #1A32B6

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 30 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 37 · #1F4992

RAL

Signal Blue 5005

ΔE 38.8 · #1E2D6E

Vista Paint

Blue Highlight C-612

ΔE 39.9 · #334688

PPG

Crushed Velvet 1245-7

ΔE 40.2 · #445397

Hallman-Lindsay

Blue Highlight 613

ΔE 41.3 · #324A8B

Benjamin Moore

Evening 2066-20

ΔE 41.7 · #014F94

Dunn-Edwards

Beaded Blue DE5909

ΔE 42.6 · #494D8B

Dulux

Purple Geisha SB8G7

ΔE 42.9 · #54518F

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 46.2 · #776BAB

Valspar

Twinkle Night 4004-8C

ΔE 47.5 · #5A65A1

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 49 · #604C7F

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Glory SW6971

ΔE 49.1 · #3C4C80

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 50.6 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 64 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#1C39BB

#BA9D1C

Analogous

#1C88BA

#1C39BB

#4E1CBA

Triadic

#1C39BB

#BA1C39

#39BA1C

Split-Complementary

#1C39BB

#BA4E1C

#88BA1C

Tetradic

#1C39BB

#BA1C88

#BA9D1C

#1CBA4E

Monochromatic

#081035

#122578

#1C39BB

#405EE2

#8396EC

Rectangle

#1C39BB

#9D1CBA

#BA9D1C

#39BA1C

Compound

#1C39BB

#4E1CBA

#BA9D1C

#88BA1C

Variations

Lighter

#3151E0

#6E83DE

#B0BAE6

Darker

#132C98

#0B1D6B

#05103F

Saturation

#535C83

#1C39BA

#0E30C8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.93:1

AAA

vs Black

2.35:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#1C39BB

#004CBB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#1C39BB

#3535B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#1C39BB

#005F49

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Persian Blue lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#5457A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#1C39BB

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#425CCC

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E8E9ED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#947F22

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #1C39BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #1C39BB;

CSS Variable

--color-persian-blue: #1C39BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'persian-blue': '#1C39BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#1C39BB] text-[#1C39BB]

SCSS

$persian-blue: #1C39BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1C39BB?

#1C39BB is Persian Blue, a mid-tone blue with a cool undertone.

Is #1C39BB warm or cool?

Persian Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Persian Blue?

Persian Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Persian Blue?

Persian Blue pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Persian Blue?

You can download Persian Blue on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Persian Blue?

The hex code is #1C39BB. In RGB it's 28, 57, 187, and in HSL it's 229°, 74%, 42%.

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