Cornflower is a
cool light color with the hex code #A4CFF4.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
164, 207, 244 in digital design or CMYK 33%, 15%, 0%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Cornflower
#A4CFF4
Cornflower color values
- HEX
- #A4CFF4
- RGB
- 164, 207, 244
- HSL
- 208°, 78%, 80%
- CMYK
- 33, 15, 0, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cornflower sits at 208° on the color wheel with 78% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 78% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(164, 207, 244), where the blue channel is highest at 244, 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 15M 0Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 33% cyan, 15% 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: #A4CFF4;
--brand-primary-rgb: 164, 207, 244;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A4CFF4',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 33%
M: 15%
Y: 0%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(164, 207, 244)
rgba(164, 207, 244, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 208° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #A4CFF4?
#A4CFF4 is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 164, 207, 244. It has a hue of 208°, 78%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A4CFF4?
The RGB color code for #A4CFF4 is rgb(164, 207, 244). This means it contains 164 red,
207 green, and 244 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#A4CFF4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A4CFF4 in CSS?
You can use #A4CFF4 in CSS with:
background-color: #A4CFF4; or color: #A4CFF4; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 207, 244). For print design, use CMYK: 33%, 15%, 0%, 4%.