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Cornflower Blue

#867BEA

Cornflower Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #867BEA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 134, 123, 234 in digital design or CMYK 43%, 47%, 0%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Blue Color Values

HEX
#867BEA
RGB
134, 123, 234
HSL
246°, 73%, 70%
CMYK
43, 47, 0, 8

About this color

Cornflower Blue sits at 246° 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 Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Cornflower Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 43%, 47%, 0%, 8% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cornflower Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #867BEA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 134, 123, 234;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#867BEA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 43%
M: 47%
Y: 0%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(134, 123, 234)
rgba(134, 123, 234, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 246° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #867BEA?
#867BEA is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 134, 123, 234. It has a hue of 246°, 73% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #867BEA?
The RGB color code for #867BEA is rgb(134, 123, 234). This means it contains 134 red, 123 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?
Cornflower Blue (#867BEA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #867BEA in CSS?
You can use #867BEA in CSS with: background-color: #867BEA; or color: #867BEA; or as an RGB value: rgb(134, 123, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 43%, 47%, 0%, 8%.