Cornflower

Q: How do I use #4491EE in CSS?

You can use #4491EE in CSS with: background-color: #4491EE; or color: #4491EE; or as an RGB value: rgb(68, 145, 238). For print design, use CMYK: 71%, 39%, 0%, 7%.

#4491EE

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #4491EE. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 68, 145, 238 in digital design or CMYK 71%, 39%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX: #4491EE
RGB: 68, 145, 238
HSL: 213°, 83%, 60%
CMYK: 71, 39, 0, 7

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cornflower sits at 213° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 83% saturation and 60% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, cool colors like Cornflower work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Cornflower in print, the CMYK breakdown of 71%, 39%, 0%, 7% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cornflower

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #4491EE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 68, 145, 238;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4491EE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 71%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(68, 145, 238)
rgba(68, 145, 238, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

18 brand s with colors near 213° on the color wheel

Goldman Sachs

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4491EE?

#4491EE is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 68, 145, 238. It has a hue of 213°, 83% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #4491EE?

The RGB color code for #4491EE is rgb(68, 145, 238). This means it contains 68 red, 145 green, and 238 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?

Cornflower (#4491EE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #4491EE in CSS?

You can use #4491EE in CSS with: background-color: #4491EE; or color: #4491EE; or as an RGB value: rgb(68, 145, 238). For print design, use CMYK: 71%, 39%, 0%, 7%.