Cornflower

Q: How do I use #4994E9 in CSS?

You can use #4994E9 in CSS with: background-color: #4994E9; or color: #4994E9; or as an RGB value: rgb(73, 148, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 36%, 0%, 9%.

#4994E9

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #4994E9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 73, 148, 233 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 36%, 0%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX: #4994E9
RGB: 73, 148, 233
HSL: 212°, 78%, 60%
CMYK: 69, 36, 0, 9

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cornflower sits at 212° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 78% 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 69%, 36%, 0%, 9% 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: #4994E9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 73, 148, 233;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#4994E9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 69%
M: 36%
Y: 0%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(73, 148, 233)
rgba(73, 148, 233, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

17 brand s with colors near 212° on the color wheel

Goldman Sachs

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4994E9?

#4994E9 is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 73, 148, 233. It has a hue of 212°, 78% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #4994E9?

The RGB color code for #4994E9 is rgb(73, 148, 233). This means it contains 73 red, 148 green, and 233 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?

Cornflower (#4994E9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #4994E9 in CSS?

You can use #4994E9 in CSS with: background-color: #4994E9; or color: #4994E9; or as an RGB value: rgb(73, 148, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 36%, 0%, 9%.