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Cornflower

#8B8ADB

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #8B8ADB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 139, 138, 219 in digital design or CMYK 37%, 37%, 0%, 14% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX
#8B8ADB
RGB
139, 138, 219
HSL
241°, 53%, 70%
CMYK
37, 37, 0, 14

About this color

Cornflower sits at 241° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 53% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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 37%, 37%, 0%, 14% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cornflower

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8B8ADB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 139, 138, 219;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8B8ADB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 37%
M: 37%
Y: 0%
K: 14%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(139, 138, 219)
rgba(139, 138, 219, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B8ADB?
#8B8ADB is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 139, 138, 219. It has a hue of 241°, 53% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #8B8ADB?
The RGB color code for #8B8ADB is rgb(139, 138, 219). This means it contains 139 red, 138 green, and 219 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#8B8ADB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8B8ADB in CSS?
You can use #8B8ADB in CSS with: background-color: #8B8ADB; or color: #8B8ADB; or as an RGB value: rgb(139, 138, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 37%, 37%, 0%, 14%.