Cornflower Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #8599FF.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
133, 153, 255 in digital design or CMYK 48%, 40%, 0%, 0% for print applications.
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Cornflower Blue
#8599FF
Cornflower Blue color values
- HEX
- #8599FF
- RGB
- 133, 153, 255
- HSL
- 230°, 100%, 76%
- CMYK
- 48, 40, 0, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cornflower Blue sits at 230° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 76% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Cornflower Blue is rendered as rgb(133, 153, 255), where the blue channel is highest at 255, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Cornflower Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 48C 40M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 48% cyan, 40% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Cornflower Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #8599FF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 133, 153, 255;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8599FF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 48%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(133, 153, 255)
rgba(133, 153, 255, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #8599FF?
#8599FF is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 133, 153, 255. It has a hue of 230°, 100%
saturation, and 76% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8599FF?
The RGB color code for #8599FF is rgb(133, 153, 255). This means it contains 133 red,
153 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?
Cornflower Blue (#8599FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8599FF in CSS?
You can use #8599FF in CSS with:
background-color: #8599FF; or color: #8599FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(133, 153, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 48%, 40%, 0%, 0%.