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Cornflower Blue

#9279EC

Cornflower Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #9279EC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 146, 121, 236 in digital design or CMYK 38%, 49%, 0%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Blue Color Values

HEX
#9279EC
RGB
146, 121, 236
HSL
253°, 75%, 70%
CMYK
38, 49, 0, 7

About this color

Cornflower Blue sits at 253° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 75% 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 38%, 49%, 0%, 7% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cornflower Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9279EC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 146, 121, 236;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9279EC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 38%
M: 49%
Y: 0%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(146, 121, 236)
rgba(146, 121, 236, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 253° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9279EC?
#9279EC is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 146, 121, 236. It has a hue of 253°, 75% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9279EC?
The RGB color code for #9279EC is rgb(146, 121, 236). This means it contains 146 red, 121 green, and 236 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?
Cornflower Blue (#9279EC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9279EC in CSS?
You can use #9279EC in CSS with: background-color: #9279EC; or color: #9279EC; or as an RGB value: rgb(146, 121, 236). For print design, use CMYK: 38%, 49%, 0%, 7%.