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Cornflower

#718DEA

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #718DEA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 113, 141, 234 in digital design or CMYK 52%, 40%, 0%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX
#718DEA
RGB
113, 141, 234
HSL
226°, 74%, 68%
CMYK
52, 40, 0, 8

About this color

Cornflower sits at 226° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 74% saturation and 68% 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 52%, 40%, 0%, 8% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

How to use Cornflower

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #718DEA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 113, 141, 234;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#718DEA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 52%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(113, 141, 234)
rgba(113, 141, 234, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #718DEA?
#718DEA is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 113, 141, 234. It has a hue of 226°, 74% saturation, and 68% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #718DEA?
The RGB color code for #718DEA is rgb(113, 141, 234). This means it contains 113 red, 141 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#718DEA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #718DEA in CSS?
You can use #718DEA in CSS with: background-color: #718DEA; or color: #718DEA; or as an RGB value: rgb(113, 141, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 40%, 0%, 8%.