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Cornflower

#2D82D2

Cornflower is a cool medium color with the hex code #2D82D2. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 45, 130, 210 in digital design or CMYK 79%, 38%, 0%, 18% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX
#2D82D2
RGB
45, 130, 210
HSL
209°, 65%, 50%
CMYK
79, 38, 0, 18

About this color

Cornflower sits at 209° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 65% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Cornflower work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Cornflower in print, the CMYK breakdown of 79%, 38%, 0%, 18% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

How to use Cornflower

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2D82D2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 45, 130, 210;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2D82D2',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 79%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 18%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(45, 130, 210)
rgba(45, 130, 210, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2D82D2?
#2D82D2 is Cornflower, a cool medium color with RGB values of 45, 130, 210. It has a hue of 209°, 65% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2D82D2?
The RGB color code for #2D82D2 is rgb(45, 130, 210). This means it contains 45 red, 130 green, and 210 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#2D82D2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2D82D2 in CSS?
You can use #2D82D2 in CSS with: background-color: #2D82D2; or color: #2D82D2; or as an RGB value: rgb(45, 130, 210). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 38%, 0%, 18%.