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Cornflower

#7F90E6

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #7F90E6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 127, 144, 230 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 37%, 0%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX
#7F90E6
RGB
127, 144, 230
HSL
230°, 67%, 70%
CMYK
45, 37, 0, 10

About this color

Cornflower sits at 230° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 67% 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%, 37%, 0%, 10% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cornflower

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #7F90E6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 127, 144, 230;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7F90E6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 45%
M: 37%
Y: 0%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(127, 144, 230)
rgba(127, 144, 230, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7F90E6?
#7F90E6 is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 127, 144, 230. It has a hue of 230°, 67% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #7F90E6?
The RGB color code for #7F90E6 is rgb(127, 144, 230). This means it contains 127 red, 144 green, and 230 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#7F90E6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7F90E6 in CSS?
You can use #7F90E6 in CSS with: background-color: #7F90E6; or color: #7F90E6; or as an RGB value: rgb(127, 144, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 37%, 0%, 10%.