Is Cornflower Blue (#6495ED) accessible for digital body text?

Against a pure white background (#FFFFFF), #6495ED achieves a contrast ratio of 2.97:1 (Failing WCAG AA normal text). Against a dark slate background (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 6.01:1 (Passing WCAG AA normal text).

Which color harmonies pair best with Cornflower Blue?

The exact complementary color for #6495ED is #EDBD64. For analogous pairings, use #64D8ED and #7864ED. You can explore these combinations further in our Color Harmony Generator.

Color Directory/Cornflower Blue

Cornflower Blue (#6495ED)

Q: What are the exact digital and print color codes for Cornflower Blue (#6495ED)?

Cornflower Blue has the HEX code #6495ED. In RGB color coordinates, its values are 100, 149, 237. In HSL, it is 219°, 79%, 66%. In CMYK print values, it corresponds to C:58% M:37% Y:0% K:7%.

Luminance: 30% · Nearest standard name: Cornflower Blue

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CORNFLOWER BLUE

#6495ED

rgb(100, 149, 237) · hsl(219°, 79%, 66%)

HEX#6495ED

RGB100, 149, 237

HSL219°, 79%, 66%

HSV / HSB219°, 58%, 93%

CMYK (Print)58%, 37%, 0%, 7%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#6495ED#EDBD64

Analogous

#64D8ED#6495ED#7864ED

Triadic

#6495ED#ED6494#94ED64

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints

Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)2.97:1

Sample text rendered with #6495ED on white

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL

Against Dark (#0F172A)6.01:1

Sample text rendered with #6495ED on dark

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Cornflower Blue (#6495ED)

Cornflower Blue (#6495ED) is a distinct shade within the Blue chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 30% and a cool color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#6495ED

RGB Space100, 149, 237

HSL Values219°, 79%, 66%

HSV / HSB219°, 58%, 93%

CMYK Ink58%, 37%, 0%, 7%

TemperatureCool

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Cornflower Blue

Geometric intervals calculated from #6495ED on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#EDBD64

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Cornflower Blue with its polar opposite (#EDBD64) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#64D8ED · #7864ED

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Cornflower Blue for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#ED7864 · #D8ED64

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Cornflower Blue, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#ED6494 · #94ED64

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#ED64D8 · #EDBD64 · #64ED78

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Cornflower Blue

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 79% and lightness of 66%, Cornflower Blue (#6495ED) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges

Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow

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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

This color projects authority, intelligence, and calm dependability. Universally trusted across enterprise software and fintech products.

Optimal Industry Verticals

Fintech, Enterprise SaaS, Healthcare, Cloud Infrastructure. Combining Cornflower Blue with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Cornflower Blue

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS

:root {
  --color-6495ed: #6495ED;
  --color-6495ed-rgb: 100, 149, 237;
  --color-6495ed-hsl: 219deg 79% 66%;
}

tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS

module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '6495ed': '#6495ED',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cornflower Blue (#6495ED)

Authoritative answers covering Cornflower Blue color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Cornflower Blue (#6495ED)?

Cornflower Blue is defined by the HEX code #6495ED. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:100, G:149, B:237. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:219°, Saturation:79%, Lightness:66%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 219°, 58%, 93%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:58%, M:37%, Y:0%, K:7%.

Does Cornflower Blue (#6495ED) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?

Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Cornflower Blue achieves a contrast ratio of 2.97:1 (Failing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Failing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 6.01:1 (Passing WCAG AA).

What is the direct complementary color for Cornflower Blue (#6495ED)?

The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #6495ED is #EDBD64. When placed side-by-side, #6495ED and #EDBD64 create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.

What is the recommended role for Cornflower Blue in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?

How can I copy and export Cornflower Blue into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?

You can define Cornflower Blue in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #6495ED; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Cornflower Blue using our interactive Color Palette Generator.

Which color family does Cornflower Blue (#6495ED) belong to?

Cornflower Blue belongs to the Blue family (Cool spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Blue Color Guide.