Cornflower Blue

Q: How do I use #927AEB in CSS?

You can use #927AEB in CSS with: background-color: #927AEB; or color: #927AEB; or as an RGB value: rgb(146, 122, 235). For print design, use CMYK: 38%, 48%, 0%, 8%.

#927AEB

Cornflower Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #927AEB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 146, 122, 235 in digital design or CMYK 38%, 48%, 0%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Blue Color Values

HEX: #927AEB
RGB: 146, 122, 235
HSL: 253°, 74%, 70%
CMYK: 38, 48, 0, 8

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

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 74% 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%, 48%, 0%, 8% 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 Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #927AEB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 146, 122, 235;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#927AEB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 38%
M: 48%
Y: 0%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(146, 122, 235)
rgba(146, 122, 235, 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 #927AEB?

#927AEB is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 146, 122, 235. It has a hue of 253°, 74% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #927AEB?

The RGB color code for #927AEB is rgb(146, 122, 235). This means it contains 146 red, 122 green, and 235 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?

Cornflower Blue (#927AEB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #927AEB in CSS?

You can use #927AEB in CSS with: background-color: #927AEB; or color: #927AEB; or as an RGB value: rgb(146, 122, 235). For print design, use CMYK: 38%, 48%, 0%, 8%.