Cornflower

Q: How do I use #8E8DD8 in CSS?

You can use #8E8DD8 in CSS with: background-color: #8E8DD8; or color: #8E8DD8; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 141, 216). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 35%, 0%, 15%.

#8E8DD8

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #8E8DD8. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 142, 141, 216 in digital design or CMYK 34%, 35%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX: #8E8DD8
RGB: 142, 141, 216
HSL: 241°, 49%, 70%
CMYK: 34, 35, 0, 15

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cornflower sits at 241° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 49% 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 34%, 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: #8E8DD8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 142, 141, 216;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8E8DD8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 34%
M: 35%
Y: 0%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(142, 141, 216)
rgba(142, 141, 216, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

15 brand s with colors near 241° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E8DD8?

#8E8DD8 is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 142, 141, 216. It has a hue of 241°, 49% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8E8DD8?

The RGB color code for #8E8DD8 is rgb(142, 141, 216). This means it contains 142 red, 141 green, and 216 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?

Cornflower (#8E8DD8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8E8DD8 in CSS?

You can use #8E8DD8 in CSS with: background-color: #8E8DD8; or color: #8E8DD8; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 141, 216). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 35%, 0%, 15%.