Color: Cornflower Blue
Complete color information and conversion tools for Cornflower Blue
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Test Cornflower Blue for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.
Basic Contrast Ratios
WCAG 2.1 Compliance
Required ratio: 4.5:1
Required ratio: 3:1
Required ratio: 7:1
Required ratio: 4.5:1
Usage Recommendations
✓ Excellent for accessibility
This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.
Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Cornflower Blue backgrounds.
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About Cornflower Blue Color
The Cornflower Blue color (#6495ED) is a blue color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Cornflower Blue, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.
Cornflower Blue has the hexadecimal code #6495ED and RGB values of 100, 149, 237. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 219°, saturation of 79%, and lightness of 66%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.
Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Cornflower Blue.
Associated Emotions
Trust, calm, stability, peace, loyalty, sadness
Symbolism & Meaning
Reliability, professionalism, security, tranquility
Marketing & Branding
Builds trust, promotes calmness, professional appearance
Learn how to effectively use Cornflower Blue in various design contexts.
Web Design
- • Headers
- • Links
- • Corporate themes
- • Trust indicators
- • Professional layouts
Interior Design
- • Bedrooms
- • Bathrooms
- • Office spaces
- • Coastal themes
Graphic Design
- • Corporate branding
- • Healthcare materials
- • Technology themes
- • Professional presentations
Fashion & Clothing
- • Business attire
- • Denim
- • Formal wear
- • Casual shirts
Complete technical details and color space information for Cornflower Blue.
Color Temperature
Dominant Wavelength
Color Purity
Brightness Index
Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Cornflower Blue.
CSS Examples
Design Tips & Best Practices
When using Cornflower Blue in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.
Accessibility Considerations
When using Cornflower Blue as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.