Cornflower Blue

Q: How do I use #3F96F3 in CSS?

You can use #3F96F3 in CSS with: background-color: #3F96F3; or color: #3F96F3; or as an RGB value: rgb(63, 150, 243). For print design, use CMYK: 74%, 38%, 0%, 5%.

#3F96F3

Cornflower Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #3F96F3. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 63, 150, 243 in digital design or CMYK 74%, 38%, 0%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Blue color values

HEX: #3F96F3
RGB: 63, 150, 243
HSL: 211°, 88%, 60%
CMYK: 74, 38, 0, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cornflower Blue sits at 211° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Cornflower Blue is rendered as rgb(63, 150, 243), where the blue channel is highest at 243, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Cornflower Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 74C 38M 0Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 74% cyan, 38% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cornflower Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #3F96F3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 63, 150, 243;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#3F96F3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 74%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(63, 150, 243)
rgba(63, 150, 243, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 211° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #3F96F3?

#3F96F3 is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 63, 150, 243. It has a hue of 211°, 88% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #3F96F3?

The RGB color code for #3F96F3 is rgb(63, 150, 243). This means it contains 63 red, 150 green, and 243 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?

Cornflower Blue (#3F96F3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #3F96F3 in CSS?

You can use #3F96F3 in CSS with: background-color: #3F96F3; or color: #3F96F3; or as an RGB value: rgb(63, 150, 243). For print design, use CMYK: 74%, 38%, 0%, 5%.