Cornflower

Q: How do I use #7B8BEA in CSS?

You can use #7B8BEA in CSS with: background-color: #7B8BEA; or color: #7B8BEA; or as an RGB value: rgb(123, 139, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 47%, 41%, 0%, 8%.

#7B8BEA

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #7B8BEA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 123, 139, 234 in digital design or CMYK 47%, 41%, 0%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX: #7B8BEA
RGB: 123, 139, 234
HSL: 231°, 73%, 70%
CMYK: 47, 41, 0, 8

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cornflower sits at 231° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 73% saturation and 70% 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 47%, 41%, 0%, 8% 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: #7B8BEA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 123, 139, 234;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7B8BEA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 47%
M: 41%
Y: 0%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(123, 139, 234)
rgba(123, 139, 234, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

16 brand s with colors near 231° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B8BEA?

#7B8BEA is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 123, 139, 234. It has a hue of 231°, 73% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #7B8BEA?

The RGB color code for #7B8BEA is rgb(123, 139, 234). This means it contains 123 red, 139 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?

Cornflower (#7B8BEA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #7B8BEA in CSS?

You can use #7B8BEA in CSS with: background-color: #7B8BEA; or color: #7B8BEA; or as an RGB value: rgb(123, 139, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 47%, 41%, 0%, 8%.