CornflowerBlue Color

Learn about CornflowerBlue (#6495ed): its uses in web design, HEX/RGB/HSL values, complementary and analogous color schemes, tints and shades, and accessibility contrast recommendations.

#6495ed
HEX #6495ed
RGB rgb(100, 149, 237)
HSL 219°, 79%, 66%

About CornflowerBlue Color

CornflowerBlue is a medium, vibrant blue that is easy on the eyes. It is commonly used in UI design for links and interactive elements.

Use Cases for CornflowerBlue

UI linksbuttonsinteractive elementsclean designmodern UI

Shades & Tints of CornflowerBlue

#ffffff
#d8e5fb
#b2caf6
#8bb0f2
#6495ed
#4b70b2
#324b77
#19253b
#000000

Complementary Color

#6495ed
#edbd64

Analogous Colors

#64d8ed
#6495ed
#7864ed

CSS Code

.cornflowerblue-color {
  color: #6495ed;
}

Contrast Recommendations

Black text on CornflowerBlue
Ratio: 7.06:1 ✓ Passes AA ✓ Passes AAA
White text on CornflowerBlue
Ratio: 2.97:1 ✗ Fails AA ✗ Fails AAA

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is CornflowerBlue?

CornflowerBlue is represented by the hex code #6495ed and has RGB values of rgb(100, 149, 237). It falls under the Blue category.

How to use CornflowerBlue in web design?

CornflowerBlue works well for UI links, buttons, interactive elements. CornflowerBlue is a medium, vibrant blue that is easy on the eyes. It is commonly used in UI design for links and interactive elements. Use it as a primary color, accent, or background depending on your design needs.

What colors go with CornflowerBlue?

Colors that pair well with CornflowerBlue include royalblue, steelblue, dodgerblue, skyblue, lightskyblue. For a complementary scheme, try #edbd64. For an analogous scheme, use #64d8ed and #7864ed.