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Cornflower

#9B99FF

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #9B99FF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 155, 153, 255 in digital design or CMYK 39%, 40%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Color Values

HEX
#9B99FF
RGB
155, 153, 255
HSL
241°, 100%, 80%
CMYK
39, 40, 0, 0

About this color

Cornflower sits at 241° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 80% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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 39%, 40%, 0%, 0% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cornflower

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9B99FF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 155, 153, 255;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9B99FF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 39%
M: 40%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(155, 153, 255)
rgba(155, 153, 255, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B99FF?
#9B99FF is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 155, 153, 255. It has a hue of 241°, 100% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9B99FF?
The RGB color code for #9B99FF is rgb(155, 153, 255). This means it contains 155 red, 153 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#9B99FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9B99FF in CSS?
You can use #9B99FF in CSS with: background-color: #9B99FF; or color: #9B99FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(155, 153, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 40%, 0%, 0%.