Cornflower

Q: How do I use #A1D5F7 in CSS?

You can use #A1D5F7 in CSS with: background-color: #A1D5F7; or color: #A1D5F7; or as an RGB value: rgb(161, 213, 247). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 14%, 0%, 3%.

#A1D5F7

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #A1D5F7. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 161, 213, 247 in digital design or CMYK 35%, 14%, 0%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower color values

HEX: #A1D5F7
RGB: 161, 213, 247
HSL: 204°, 84%, 80%
CMYK: 35, 14, 0, 3

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cornflower sits at 204° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Cornflower is rendered as rgb(161, 213, 247), where the blue channel is highest at 247, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Cornflower translates to a CMYK breakdown of 35C 14M 0Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 35% cyan, 14% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cornflower

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A1D5F7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 161, 213, 247;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A1D5F7',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 35%
M: 14%
Y: 0%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(161, 213, 247)
rgba(161, 213, 247, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 204° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A1D5F7?

#A1D5F7 is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 161, 213, 247. It has a hue of 204°, 84% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A1D5F7?

The RGB color code for #A1D5F7 is rgb(161, 213, 247). This means it contains 161 red, 213 green, and 247 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?

Cornflower (#A1D5F7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A1D5F7 in CSS?

You can use #A1D5F7 in CSS with: background-color: #A1D5F7; or color: #A1D5F7; or as an RGB value: rgb(161, 213, 247). For print design, use CMYK: 35%, 14%, 0%, 3%.