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Cornflower Blue

#9784F5

Cornflower Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #9784F5. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 151, 132, 245 in digital design or CMYK 38%, 46%, 0%, 4% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Blue Color Values

HEX
#9784F5
RGB
151, 132, 245
HSL
250°, 85%, 74%
CMYK
38, 46, 0, 4

About this color

Cornflower Blue sits at 250° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 85% saturation and 74% 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%, 46%, 0%, 4% 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: #9784F5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 151, 132, 245;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9784F5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 38%
M: 46%
Y: 0%
K: 4%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(151, 132, 245)
rgba(151, 132, 245, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 250° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9784F5?
#9784F5 is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 151, 132, 245. It has a hue of 250°, 85% saturation, and 74% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9784F5?
The RGB color code for #9784F5 is rgb(151, 132, 245). This means it contains 151 red, 132 green, and 245 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?
Cornflower Blue (#9784F5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9784F5 in CSS?
You can use #9784F5 in CSS with: background-color: #9784F5; or color: #9784F5; or as an RGB value: rgb(151, 132, 245). For print design, use CMYK: 38%, 46%, 0%, 4%.