Medium Persian Blue

HEX: #0067A5 | Modern Palette

On White
6.03:1
PASS
On Black
3.48:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#0067A5
RGB
0, 103, 165
HSL
202°, 100% ,64%
CMYK
100, 37.58, 0, 35.29

About Medium Persian Blue

Medium Persian Blue (#0067A5) is a color with RGB(0, 103, 165) and HSL(202.55°, 100%, 64.71%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #A53E00, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #A50067 and #67A500. The name comes from Medium Persian Blue (English).

  • HEX: #0067A5
  • RGB: 0, 103, 165
  • HSL: 202.55°, 100%, 64.71%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #A53E00
  • Triadic colors: #A50067, #67A500
  • The name comes from Medium Persian Blue (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

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 #0067A5 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #5757A6
Protanopia #6262A5
Tritanopia #007171
Achromatopsia #636363

Frequently Asked Questions

Medium Persian Blue (#0067A5) is a color with RGB(0, 103, 165) and HSL(202.55°, 100%, 64.71%).

#0067A5 pairs strongly with #A53E00 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#0067A5 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#0067A5 is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name Medium Persian Blue is linked to Medium Persian Blue from English, meaning A shade of blue that is a medium tone of the color historically associated with Persian art and culture..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Medium Persian Blue
Meaning A shade of blue that is a medium tone of the color historically associated with Persian art and culture.
Language English
First Recorded Use 20th Century

History

The term 'Persian Blue' itself has a long history, referring to the distinctive blue often found in Persian pottery, tiles, carpets, and miniature paintings. This blue was historically derived from lapis lazuli or cobalt pigments. As color standardization became more prevalent in the 20th century, specific named shades like 'Medium Persian Blue' were introduced to categorize and reproduce these traditional colors in a more precise manner for industrial design, art supplies, and digital color systems. The 'medium' descriptor differentiates it from lighter or darker variations of 'Persian Blue'.

First Recorded Use

Early to mid-20th century (as a named color in various color systems/charts)

Cultural Associations

Persian blue, in general, holds significant cultural importance in Iran (formerly Persia) and surrounding regions. It symbolizes divinity, paradise, and the vastness of the sky and sea. It is prominently featured in Islamic art and architecture, particularly in mosque domes and tilework, creating a sense of awe and tranquility. The specific 'medium' tone aims to capture a common and recognizable iteration of this culturally rich color.

Similar Named Colors
Honolulu Blue #006DB0 ΔE 2.33
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Spanish Blue #0070B8 ΔE 3.68

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #0067A5;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #0067A5;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #0067A5;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #0067A5,
        #FF8F4B
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #0067A5,
        #FF8F4B
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$medium-persian-blue: #0067A5;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$medium-persian-blue-r: 0;
$medium-persian-blue-g: 103;
$medium-persian-blue-b: 165;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $medium-persian-blue;
    color: rgba($medium-persian-blue-r, $medium-persian-blue-g, $medium-persian-blue-b, 0.8);
}