Cornflower Blue

Q: How do I use #5986D9 in CSS?

You can use #5986D9 in CSS with: background-color: #5986D9; or color: #5986D9; or as an RGB value: rgb(89, 134, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 38%, 0%, 15%.

#5986D9

Cornflower Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #5986D9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 89, 134, 217 in digital design or CMYK 59%, 38%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Blue color values

HEX: #5986D9
RGB: 89, 134, 217
HSL: 219°, 63%, 60%
CMYK: 59, 38, 0, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cornflower Blue sits at 219° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 63% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Cornflower Blue is rendered as rgb(89, 134, 217), where the blue channel is highest at 217, 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 59C 38M 0Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (59%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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: #5986D9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 89, 134, 217;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5986D9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 59%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(89, 134, 217)
rgba(89, 134, 217, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 219° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5986D9?

#5986D9 is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 89, 134, 217. It has a hue of 219°, 63% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #5986D9?

The RGB color code for #5986D9 is rgb(89, 134, 217). This means it contains 89 red, 134 green, and 217 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?

Cornflower Blue (#5986D9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #5986D9 in CSS?

You can use #5986D9 in CSS with: background-color: #5986D9; or color: #5986D9; or as an RGB value: rgb(89, 134, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 38%, 0%, 15%.