Cornflower Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #4B77E7.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
75, 119, 231 in digital design or CMYK 68%, 48%, 0%, 9% for print applications.
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Cornflower Blue
#4B77E7
Cornflower Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #4B77E7
- RGB
- 75, 119, 231
- HSL
- 223°, 76%, 60%
- CMYK
- 68, 48, 0, 9
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cornflower Blue sits at 223° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 76% saturation and 60% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.
In digital design, cool colors like Cornflower Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Cornflower Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 68%, 48%, 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 Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #4B77E7;
--brand-primary-rgb: 75, 119, 231;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#4B77E7',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 68%
M: 48%
Y: 0%
K: 9%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(75, 119, 231)
rgba(75, 119, 231, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
18 brand s with colors near 223° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #4B77E7?
#4B77E7 is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 75, 119, 231. It has a hue of 223°, 76%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #4B77E7?
The RGB color code for #4B77E7 is rgb(75, 119, 231). This means it contains 75 red,
119 green, and 231 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?
Cornflower Blue (#4B77E7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4B77E7 in CSS?
You can use #4B77E7 in CSS with:
background-color: #4B77E7; or color: #4B77E7; or as an RGB value: rgb(75, 119, 231). For print design, use CMYK: 68%, 48%, 0%, 9%.