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Cornflower

#6C7CD5

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #6C7CD5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 108, 124, 213 in digital design or CMYK 49%, 42%, 0%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX
#6C7CD5
RGB
108, 124, 213
HSL
231°, 56%, 63%
CMYK
49, 42, 0, 16

About this color

Cornflower sits at 231° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 56% saturation and 63% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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 49%, 42%, 0%, 16% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cornflower

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6C7CD5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 108, 124, 213;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6C7CD5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 49%
M: 42%
Y: 0%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(108, 124, 213)
rgba(108, 124, 213, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C7CD5?
#6C7CD5 is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 108, 124, 213. It has a hue of 231°, 56% saturation, and 63% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6C7CD5?
The RGB color code for #6C7CD5 is rgb(108, 124, 213). This means it contains 108 red, 124 green, and 213 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#6C7CD5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6C7CD5 in CSS?
You can use #6C7CD5 in CSS with: background-color: #6C7CD5; or color: #6C7CD5; or as an RGB value: rgb(108, 124, 213). For print design, use CMYK: 49%, 42%, 0%, 16%.