Cornflowerblue colour (#6495ED)
Cornflowerblue is light a blue with hex code #6495ED, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 100, 149, 237; in HSL 219°, 79%, 66%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Cornflowerblue colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Cornflowerblue in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #6495ED |
| RGB | rgb(100, 149, 237) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.392, 0.584, 0.929 |
| HSL | hsl(219, 79%, 66%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 58%, 37%, 0%, 7% |
| CSS | color: cornflowerblue; |
Shades and tints of Cornflowerblue
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#d1dffa | #a4c0f4 | #76a0ef | #4881ea | #1b61e4 | #154eb7 | #103a89 | #0b275b | #05132e |
Colours that go with Cornflowerblue
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #edbd64 | |
| Triadic | #ed6494 | #94ed64 |
| Analogous | #7864ed | #64d8ed |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| mediumslateblue | #7b68ee | close |
| royalblue | #4169e1 | close |
| mediumpurple | #9370db | close |
| skyblue | #87ceeb | close |
| steelblue | #4682b4 | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Cornflowerblue against white is 2.97:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 7.06:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Cornflowerblue background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Cornflowerblue?
#6495ED.
What is Cornflowerblue in RGB?
rgb(100, 149, 237).
What colour is complementary to Cornflowerblue?
#edbd64, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.