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Cornflower Blue

#7B77EE

Cornflower Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #7B77EE. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 123, 119, 238 in digital design or CMYK 48%, 50%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Blue Color Values

HEX
#7B77EE
RGB
123, 119, 238
HSL
242°, 78%, 70%
CMYK
48, 50, 0, 7

About this color

Cornflower Blue sits at 242° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 78% 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 48%, 50%, 0%, 7% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cornflower Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #7B77EE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 123, 119, 238;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7B77EE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 48%
M: 50%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(123, 119, 238)
rgba(123, 119, 238, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B77EE?
#7B77EE is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 123, 119, 238. It has a hue of 242°, 78% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7B77EE?
The RGB color code for #7B77EE is rgb(123, 119, 238). This means it contains 123 red, 119 green, and 238 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?
Cornflower Blue (#7B77EE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7B77EE in CSS?
You can use #7B77EE in CSS with: background-color: #7B77EE; or color: #7B77EE; or as an RGB value: rgb(123, 119, 238). For print design, use CMYK: 48%, 50%, 0%, 7%.