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Cornflower

#2E7FD1

Cornflower is a cool medium color with the hex code #2E7FD1. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 46, 127, 209 in digital design or CMYK 78%, 39%, 0%, 18% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX
#2E7FD1
RGB
46, 127, 209
HSL
210°, 64%, 50%
CMYK
78, 39, 0, 18

About this color

Cornflower sits at 210° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 64% 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 78%, 39%, 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: #2E7FD1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 46, 127, 209;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2E7FD1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 78%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 18%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(46, 127, 209)
rgba(46, 127, 209, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2E7FD1?
#2E7FD1 is Cornflower, a cool medium color with RGB values of 46, 127, 209. It has a hue of 210°, 64% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2E7FD1?
The RGB color code for #2E7FD1 is rgb(46, 127, 209). This means it contains 46 red, 127 green, and 209 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#2E7FD1) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2E7FD1 in CSS?
You can use #2E7FD1 in CSS with: background-color: #2E7FD1; or color: #2E7FD1; or as an RGB value: rgb(46, 127, 209). For print design, use CMYK: 78%, 39%, 0%, 18%.