Cornflower is a
cool light color with the hex code #8AC4DB.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
138, 196, 219 in digital design or CMYK 37%, 11%, 0%, 14% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Cornflower
#8AC4DB
Cornflower color values
- HEX
- #8AC4DB
- RGB
- 138, 196, 219
- HSL
- 197°, 53%, 70%
- CMYK
- 37, 11, 0, 14
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cornflower sits at 197° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Cornflower is rendered as rgb(138, 196, 219), where the blue channel is highest at 219, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Cornflower translates to a CMYK breakdown of 37C 11M 0Y 14K. The low-to-moderate black value (14%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (37%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #8AC4DB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 138, 196, 219;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8AC4DB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 37%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 14%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(138, 196, 219)
rgba(138, 196, 219, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 197° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #8AC4DB?
#8AC4DB is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 138, 196, 219. It has a hue of 197°, 53%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8AC4DB?
The RGB color code for #8AC4DB is rgb(138, 196, 219). This means it contains 138 red,
196 green, and 219 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#8AC4DB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8AC4DB in CSS?
You can use #8AC4DB in CSS with:
background-color: #8AC4DB; or color: #8AC4DB; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 196, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 37%, 11%, 0%, 14%.