Cornflower Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #196EE6.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
25, 110, 230 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 52%, 0%, 10% for print applications.
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Cornflower Blue
#196EE6
Cornflower Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #196EE6
- RGB
- 25, 110, 230
- HSL
- 215°, 80%, 50%
- CMYK
- 89, 52, 0, 10
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cornflower Blue sits at 215° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 80% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.
In digital design, cool colors like Cornflower Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.
When using Cornflower Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 89%, 52%, 0%, 10% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Cornflower Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #196EE6;
--brand-primary-rgb: 25, 110, 230;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#196EE6',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 89%
M: 52%
Y: 0%
K: 10%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(25, 110, 230)
rgba(25, 110, 230, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
18 brand s with colors near 215° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #196EE6?
#196EE6 is Cornflower Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 25, 110, 230. It has a hue of 215°, 80%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #196EE6?
The RGB color code for #196EE6 is rgb(25, 110, 230). This means it contains 25 red,
110 green, and 230 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?
Cornflower Blue (#196EE6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #196EE6 in CSS?
You can use #196EE6 in CSS with:
background-color: #196EE6; or color: #196EE6; or as an RGB value: rgb(25, 110, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 52%, 0%, 10%.