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Cornflower

#908CD9

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #908CD9. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 144, 140, 217 in digital design or CMYK 34%, 35%, 0%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX
#908CD9
RGB
144, 140, 217
HSL
243°, 50%, 70%
CMYK
34, 35, 0, 15

About this color

Cornflower sits at 243° 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 34%, 35%, 0%, 15% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cornflower

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #908CD9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 144, 140, 217;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#908CD9',
}

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(144, 140, 217)
rgba(144, 140, 217, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #908CD9?
#908CD9 is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 144, 140, 217. It has a hue of 243°, 50% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #908CD9?
The RGB color code for #908CD9 is rgb(144, 140, 217). This means it contains 144 red, 140 green, and 217 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#908CD9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #908CD9 in CSS?
You can use #908CD9 in CSS with: background-color: #908CD9; or color: #908CD9; or as an RGB value: rgb(144, 140, 217). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 35%, 0%, 15%.