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Cornflower

#8287E3

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #8287E3. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 130, 135, 227 in digital design or CMYK 43%, 41%, 0%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX
#8287E3
RGB
130, 135, 227
HSL
237°, 63%, 70%
CMYK
43, 41, 0, 11

About this color

Cornflower sits at 237° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 63% 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 43%, 41%, 0%, 11% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cornflower

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8287E3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 130, 135, 227;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8287E3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 43%
M: 41%
Y: 0%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(130, 135, 227)
rgba(130, 135, 227, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8287E3?
#8287E3 is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 130, 135, 227. It has a hue of 237°, 63% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8287E3?
The RGB color code for #8287E3 is rgb(130, 135, 227). This means it contains 130 red, 135 green, and 227 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#8287E3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8287E3 in CSS?
You can use #8287E3 in CSS with: background-color: #8287E3; or color: #8287E3; or as an RGB value: rgb(130, 135, 227). For print design, use CMYK: 43%, 41%, 0%, 11%.