Cornflower

Q: How do I use #A5CFF3 in CSS?

You can use #A5CFF3 in CSS with: background-color: #A5CFF3; or color: #A5CFF3; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 207, 243). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 15%, 0%, 5%.

#A5CFF3

Cornflower is a cool light color with the hex code #A5CFF3. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 165, 207, 243 in digital design or CMYK 32%, 15%, 0%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower color values

HEX: #A5CFF3
RGB: 165, 207, 243
HSL: 208°, 76%, 80%
CMYK: 32, 15, 0, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cornflower sits at 208° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 76% 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(165, 207, 243), where the blue channel is highest at 243, 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 32C 15M 0Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 32% 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: #A5CFF3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 165, 207, 243;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A5CFF3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 32%
M: 15%
Y: 0%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(165, 207, 243)
rgba(165, 207, 243, 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

American Express

Cisco

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A5CFF3?

#A5CFF3 is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 165, 207, 243. It has a hue of 208°, 76% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A5CFF3?

The RGB color code for #A5CFF3 is rgb(165, 207, 243). This means it contains 165 red, 207 green, and 243 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?

Cornflower (#A5CFF3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A5CFF3 in CSS?

You can use #A5CFF3 in CSS with: background-color: #A5CFF3; or color: #A5CFF3; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 207, 243). For print design, use CMYK: 32%, 15%, 0%, 5%.