Cornflower

Q: How do I use #736FC3 in CSS?

You can use #736FC3 in CSS with: background-color: #736FC3; or color: #736FC3; or as an RGB value: rgb(115, 111, 195). For print design, use CMYK: 41%, 43%, 0%, 24%.

#736FC3

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #736FC3. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 115, 111, 195 in digital design or CMYK 41%, 43%, 0%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX: #736FC3
RGB: 115, 111, 195
HSL: 243°, 41%, 60%
CMYK: 41, 43, 0, 24

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cornflower sits at 243° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 41% saturation and 60% 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 41%, 43%, 0%, 24% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cornflower

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #736FC3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 115, 111, 195;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#736FC3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 41%
M: 43%
Y: 0%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(115, 111, 195)
rgba(115, 111, 195, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

14 brand s with colors near 243° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #736FC3?

#736FC3 is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 115, 111, 195. It has a hue of 243°, 41% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #736FC3?

The RGB color code for #736FC3 is rgb(115, 111, 195). This means it contains 115 red, 111 green, and 195 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?

Cornflower (#736FC3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #736FC3 in CSS?

You can use #736FC3 in CSS with: background-color: #736FC3; or color: #736FC3; or as an RGB value: rgb(115, 111, 195). For print design, use CMYK: 41%, 43%, 0%, 24%.