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Cornflower Blue

#727BF3

Cornflower Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #727BF3. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 114, 123, 243 in digital design or CMYK 53%, 49%, 0%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Blue Color Values

HEX
#727BF3
RGB
114, 123, 243
HSL
236°, 84%, 70%
CMYK
53, 49, 0, 5

About this color

Cornflower Blue sits at 236° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 84% saturation and 70% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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 53%, 49%, 0%, 5% 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 Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #727BF3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 114, 123, 243;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#727BF3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 53%
M: 49%
Y: 0%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(114, 123, 243)
rgba(114, 123, 243, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #727BF3?
#727BF3 is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 114, 123, 243. It has a hue of 236°, 84% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #727BF3?
The RGB color code for #727BF3 is rgb(114, 123, 243). This means it contains 114 red, 123 green, and 243 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?
Cornflower Blue (#727BF3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #727BF3 in CSS?
You can use #727BF3 in CSS with: background-color: #727BF3; or color: #727BF3; or as an RGB value: rgb(114, 123, 243). For print design, use CMYK: 53%, 49%, 0%, 5%.