Cornflower Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #5F61D3.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
95, 97, 211 in digital design or CMYK 55%, 54%, 0%, 17% for print applications.
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Cornflower Blue
#5F61D3
Cornflower Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #5F61D3
- RGB
- 95, 97, 211
- HSL
- 239°, 57%, 60%
- CMYK
- 55, 54, 0, 17
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cornflower Blue sits at 239° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 57% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.
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 55%, 54%, 0%, 17% 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: #5F61D3;
--brand-primary-rgb: 95, 97, 211;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#5F61D3',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 55%
M: 54%
Y: 0%
K: 17%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(95, 97, 211)
rgba(95, 97, 211, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
14 brand s with colors near 239° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #5F61D3?
#5F61D3 is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 95, 97, 211. It has a hue of 239°, 57%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #5F61D3?
The RGB color code for #5F61D3 is rgb(95, 97, 211). This means it contains 95 red,
97 green, and 211 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?
Cornflower Blue (#5F61D3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5F61D3 in CSS?
You can use #5F61D3 in CSS with:
background-color: #5F61D3; or color: #5F61D3; or as an RGB value: rgb(95, 97, 211). For print design, use CMYK: 55%, 54%, 0%, 17%.