Cornflower

Q: How do I use #68A6FD in CSS?

You can use #68A6FD in CSS with: background-color: #68A6FD; or color: #68A6FD; or as an RGB value: rgb(104, 166, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 34%, 0%, 1%.

#68A6FD

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #68A6FD. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 104, 166, 253 in digital design or CMYK 59%, 34%, 0%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX: #68A6FD
RGB: 104, 166, 253
HSL: 215°, 97%, 70%
CMYK: 59, 34, 0, 1

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cornflower sits at 215° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 97% saturation and 70% 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 59%, 34%, 0%, 1% 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: #68A6FD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 104, 166, 253;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#68A6FD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 59%
M: 34%
Y: 0%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(104, 166, 253)
rgba(104, 166, 253, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

18 brand s with colors near 215° on the color wheel

Goldman Sachs

Google

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #68A6FD?

#68A6FD is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 104, 166, 253. It has a hue of 215°, 97% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #68A6FD?

The RGB color code for #68A6FD is rgb(104, 166, 253). This means it contains 104 red, 166 green, and 253 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?

Cornflower (#68A6FD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #68A6FD in CSS?

You can use #68A6FD in CSS with: background-color: #68A6FD; or color: #68A6FD; or as an RGB value: rgb(104, 166, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 34%, 0%, 1%.