Cornflower

Q: How do I use #4699EC in CSS?

You can use #4699EC in CSS with: background-color: #4699EC; or color: #4699EC; or as an RGB value: rgb(70, 153, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 70%, 35%, 0%, 7%.

#4699EC

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #4699EC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 70, 153, 236 in digital design or CMYK 70%, 35%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX: #4699EC
RGB: 70, 153, 236
HSL: 210°, 81%, 60%
CMYK: 70, 35, 0, 7

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cornflower sits at 210° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 81% 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 70%, 35%, 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: #4699EC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 70, 153, 236;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4699EC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 70%
M: 35%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(70, 153, 236)
rgba(70, 153, 236, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

17 brand s with colors near 210° on the color wheel

Goldman Sachs

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4699EC?

#4699EC is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 70, 153, 236. It has a hue of 210°, 81% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #4699EC?

The RGB color code for #4699EC is rgb(70, 153, 236). This means it contains 70 red, 153 green, and 236 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?

Cornflower (#4699EC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #4699EC in CSS?

You can use #4699EC in CSS with: background-color: #4699EC; or color: #4699EC; or as an RGB value: rgb(70, 153, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 70%, 35%, 0%, 7%.