Blue
Cornflower Blue
Cornflower Blue
#6495EDClick to copy
Cornflower Blue Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(100, 149, 237)Copy
HSLhsl(219, 79%, 66%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(219, 58%, 93%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(58%, 37%, 0%, 7%)Copy
Cornflower Blue Color Schemes
Complementary
#6495ED
Click to copy#EDBC64
Click to copyAnalogous
#64D9ED
Click to copy#7864ED
Click to copySplit Complementary
#ED7864
Click to copy#DAED64
Click to copyMonochromatic
#6495ED
Click to copy#C5D5F2
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#185BD3
Click to copy#0E3477
Click to copy#030C1C
Click to copyCornflower Blue WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.97 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.06 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.73 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.25 : 1
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Cornflower Blue Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Cornflower Blue Color Introduction
Definition
Cornflower Blue (HEX #6495ED) has the RGB value rgb(100, 149, 237), the HSL value hsl(219°, 79%, 66%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(58%, 37%, 0%, 7%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Cornflower Blue is #EDBC64, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #64D9ED and #7764ED that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#ED7764, #DAED64) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Cornflower Blue uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Cornflower Blue has a contrast ratio of 2.97:1 against white and 7.06:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Blue is the color of sky and ocean, evoking vastness, trust and reason. Steady and imposing, it is almost irreplaceable in technology, finance and corporate identity design. Specifically, Cornflower Blue has a lightness of 66% and a saturation of 79%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The beautiful blue-violet color of the cornflower.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Cornflower Blue tends to leave a first impression of being cool and reliable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Blue suits fintech, corporate websites, government systems and any scene that needs professional trust. In real projects, Cornflower Blue is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Blue”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Cornflower Blue Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.