Color Meaning

Cornflower Blue

What is Cornflower Blue color? Meaning, Hex codes and Palettes

Explore the hex code, RGB, HSL, CMYK and LAB values for Cornflower Blue, see how it looks for people with color vision deficiencies, and find color harmonies built around it.

#6395EE
HEX#6395EE
RGB99, 149, 238
HSL218°, 80%, 66%
HSB218°, 58%, 93%
CMYK58, 37, 0, 7
LAB62, 9, -50
XYZ31.3, 30.3, 85.1
LCH62, 51, 281°
LUV62, -23, -81
HWB218°, 39%, 7%

Cornflower Blue Color Variations

Shades, tints, tones and hues built from cornflower-blue. Hover any swatch to see its hex code.

Shades

#6395EE
#5580CC
#476AAA
#395588
#2A4066
#1C2B44
#0E1522
#000000

Tints

#6395EE
#79A4F0
#90B3F3
#A6C2F5
#BCD2F8
#D2E1FA
#E9F0FD
#FFFFFF

Tones

#6395EE
#6792DE
#6B8FCF
#6F8CBF
#7489AF
#78869F
#7C8390
#808080

Hues

#6395EE
#9963EE
#EE63DB
#EE6372
#EEBC63
#B8EE63
#63EE76
#63EEDF

Cornflower Blue Color Contrast

Check how readable text and graphics are against cornflower-blue. Adjust the text and background colors to see the WCAG contrast score update in real time.

Text Color
#000000
Background Color
#6395EE
7.06Great

High Contrast Sample Text

Strong color contrast improves legibility for everyone.

The Cornflower Blue color with the hex code #6395EE is a bright, soft blue shade inspired by the delicate petals of the cornflower plant. It symbolizes calmness, trust, loyalty, and creativity while creating a sense of openness and freshness. In color psychology, Cornflower Blue #6395EE is often associated with peace, imagination, confidence, and emotional balance, making it a popular choice for designs that aim to feel uplifting and approachable.

Cornflower Blue Color Harmonies

Ready-made color scheme combinations built around cornflower-blue, from subtle analogous palettes to bold, high-contrast pairings.

Analogous

#63DBEE
#6395EE
#7663EE

Complementary

#6395EE
#EEBC63

Split Complementary

#6395EE
#EE7663
#DBEE63

Triadic

#6395EE
#EE6395
#95EE63

Tetradic

#6395EE
#BC63EE
#EEBC63
#95EE63

Square

#6395EE
#EE63DB
#EEBC63
#63EE76

Cornflower Blue Color Blindness Preview

See how cornflower-blue is perceived by people with the most common color vision deficiencies.

Protanopia
#6395EE
Original
#7979D8
Protanopia
Deuteranopia
#6395EE
Original
#7672D3
Deuteranopia
Tritanopia
#6395EE
Original
#66C7C4
Tritanopia
Achromatopsia
#6395EE
Original
#909090
Achromatopsia

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Cornflower Blue?

Cornflower Blue is a soft, bright blue color inspired by the petals of the cornflower flower. The Cornflower Blue color is represented by the hex code #6395EE and is often associated with calmness, trust, creativity, and freshness. It is commonly used in branding, fashion, interior design, and digital projects to create a soothing and elegant visual style.

2. What colors make Cornflower Blue?

To make Cornflower Blue, mix blue with a small amount of white to create a lighter, softer shade, then add a touch of purple or violet for its subtle cool undertone. Adjust the amount of white to make it brighter or more pastel. In digital design, the Cornflower Blue color is represented by the hex code #6395EE.

3. What colors go with Cornflower Blue?

Cornflower Blue pairs well with colors like white, grey, navy blue, beige, gold, lavender, and soft pink. These combinations complement the Cornflower Blue color while creating balanced, elegant, and calming palettes. For a bolder look, it can also be combined with coral, orange, or warm yellow tones for striking contrast.

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