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Cornflower

#7899FC

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #7899FC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 120, 153, 252 in digital design or CMYK 52%, 39%, 0%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX
#7899FC
RGB
120, 153, 252
HSL
225°, 96%, 73%
CMYK
52, 39, 0, 1

About this color

Cornflower sits at 225° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 96% saturation and 73% 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%, 39%, 0%, 1% 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: #7899FC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 120, 153, 252;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7899FC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 52%
M: 39%
Y: 0%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(120, 153, 252)
rgba(120, 153, 252, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7899FC?
#7899FC is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 120, 153, 252. It has a hue of 225°, 96% saturation, and 73% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7899FC?
The RGB color code for #7899FC is rgb(120, 153, 252). This means it contains 120 red, 153 green, and 252 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#7899FC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7899FC in CSS?
You can use #7899FC in CSS with: background-color: #7899FC; or color: #7899FC; or as an RGB value: rgb(120, 153, 252). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 39%, 0%, 1%.