Cornflower Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #556BDD.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
85, 107, 221 in digital design or CMYK 62%, 52%, 0%, 13% for print applications.
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Cornflower Blue
#556BDD
Cornflower Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #556BDD
- RGB
- 85, 107, 221
- HSL
- 230°, 67%, 60%
- CMYK
- 62, 52, 0, 13
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cornflower Blue sits at 230° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 67% saturation and 60% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.
In digital design, cool colors like Cornflower Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Cornflower Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 62%, 52%, 0%, 13% 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: #556BDD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 85, 107, 221;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#556BDD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 62%
M: 52%
Y: 0%
K: 13%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(85, 107, 221)
rgba(85, 107, 221, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #556BDD?
#556BDD is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 85, 107, 221. It has a hue of 230°, 67%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #556BDD?
The RGB color code for #556BDD is rgb(85, 107, 221). This means it contains 85 red,
107 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?
Cornflower Blue (#556BDD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #556BDD in CSS?
You can use #556BDD in CSS with:
background-color: #556BDD; or color: #556BDD; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 107, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 62%, 52%, 0%, 13%.