Cornflower blue
Cornflower blue is a light, rich color from the blue family. Hex code #6495ED.
Color codes
- CSS name
cornflowerblue - HEX
#6495ED - RGB
rgb(100 149 237) - HSL
hsl(219 79% 66%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(219, 58%, 93%) - OKLCH
oklch(67.5% 0.141 261.3) - CMYK
cmyk(58%, 37%, 0%, 7%)
White text
2.97:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
7.06:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Cornflower blue in CSS and design
Cornflower blue is a light, rich color from the blue family. Cornflower blue is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: cornflowerblue;
color: #6495ED;
color: rgb(100 149 237);
color: hsl(219 79% 66%);For text on cornflower blue, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for cornflower blue?
#6495ED. In CSS you can also use the keyword cornflowerblue, which works in every browser.
What is cornflower blue in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(100 149 237), in HSL hsl(219 79% 66%). For print, cmyk(58%, 37%, 0%, 7%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on cornflower blue?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 7.06:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 2.97:1.
Which colors go with cornflower blue?
Its complementary color is #BE8D26, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #25A4D7 and #9885E6. The palette generator builds more combinations.