Cornflower is a
cool light color with the hex code #A3CDF5.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
163, 205, 245 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 16%, 0%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Cornflower
#A3CDF5
Cornflower color values
- HEX
- #A3CDF5
- RGB
- 163, 205, 245
- HSL
- 209°, 80%, 80%
- CMYK
- 33, 16, 0, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cornflower sits at 209° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, 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(163, 205, 245), where the blue channel is highest at 245, 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 33C 16M 0Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 33% cyan, 16% 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: #A3CDF5;
--brand-primary-rgb: 163, 205, 245;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A3CDF5',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 33%
M: 16%
Y: 0%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(163, 205, 245)
rgba(163, 205, 245, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 209° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #A3CDF5?
#A3CDF5 is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 163, 205, 245. It has a hue of 209°, 80%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A3CDF5?
The RGB color code for #A3CDF5 is rgb(163, 205, 245). This means it contains 163 red,
205 green, and 245 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#A3CDF5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A3CDF5 in CSS?
You can use #A3CDF5 in CSS with:
background-color: #A3CDF5; or color: #A3CDF5; or as an RGB value: rgb(163, 205, 245). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 16%, 0%, 4%.