Cornflower

Q: How do I use #8C8CD9 in CSS?

You can use #8C8CD9 in CSS with: background-color: #8C8CD9; or color: #8C8CD9; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 140, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 35%, 0%, 15%.

#8C8CD9

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #8C8CD9. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 140, 140, 217 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 35%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX: #8C8CD9
RGB: 140, 140, 217
HSL: 240°, 50%, 70%
CMYK: 35, 35, 0, 15

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cornflower sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 50% 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 35%, 35%, 0%, 15% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cornflower

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8C8CD9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 140, 140, 217;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8C8CD9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 35%
M: 35%
Y: 0%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(140, 140, 217)
rgba(140, 140, 217, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

14 brand s with colors near 240° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C8CD9?

#8C8CD9 is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 140, 140, 217. It has a hue of 240°, 50% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8C8CD9?

The RGB color code for #8C8CD9 is rgb(140, 140, 217). This means it contains 140 red, 140 green, and 217 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?

Cornflower (#8C8CD9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8C8CD9 in CSS?

You can use #8C8CD9 in CSS with: background-color: #8C8CD9; or color: #8C8CD9; or as an RGB value: rgb(140, 140, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 35%, 0%, 15%.