Cornflower Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #8C73F2.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
140, 115, 242 in digital design or CMYK 42%, 52%, 0%, 5% for print applications.
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Cornflower Blue
#8C73F2
Cornflower Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #8C73F2
- RGB
- 140, 115, 242
- HSL
- 252°, 83%, 70%
- CMYK
- 42, 52, 0, 5
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cornflower Blue sits at 252° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 83% 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 42%, 52%, 0%, 5% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Cornflower Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #8C73F2;
--brand-primary-rgb: 140, 115, 242;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8C73F2',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 42%
M: 52%
Y: 0%
K: 5%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(140, 115, 242)
rgba(140, 115, 242, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
9 brand s with colors near 252° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #8C73F2?
#8C73F2 is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 140, 115, 242. It has a hue of 252°, 83%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8C73F2?
The RGB color code for #8C73F2 is rgb(140, 115, 242). This means it contains 140 red,
115 green, and 242 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?
Cornflower Blue (#8C73F2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8C73F2 in CSS?
You can use #8C73F2 in CSS with:
background-color: #8C73F2; or color: #8C73F2; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 115, 242). For print design, use CMYK: 42%, 52%, 0%, 5%.