Cornflower is a
cool light color with the hex code #7E9AE7.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
126, 154, 231 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 33%, 0%, 9% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Cornflower
#7E9AE7
Cornflower Color Values
- HEX
- #7E9AE7
- RGB
- 126, 154, 231
- HSL
- 224°, 69%, 70%
- CMYK
- 45, 33, 0, 9
Shades & Tints
About this color
Cornflower sits at 224° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 69% 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 45%, 33%, 0%, 9% 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: #7E9AE7;
--brand-primary-rgb: 126, 154, 231;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#7E9AE7',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 45%
M: 33%
Y: 0%
K: 9% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(126, 154, 231)
rgba(126, 154, 231, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
18 brand s with colors near 224° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #7E9AE7?
What is the RGB value of #7E9AE7?
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
How do I use #7E9AE7 in CSS?
background-color: #7E9AE7; or color: #7E9AE7; or as an RGB value: rgb(126, 154, 231). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 33%, 0%, 9%.