Cornflower Blue

Q: How do I use #6565CD in CSS?

You can use #6565CD in CSS with: background-color: #6565CD; or color: #6565CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(101, 101, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 51%, 0%, 20%.

#6565CD

Cornflower Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #6565CD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 101, 101, 205 in digital design or CMYK 51%, 51%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Blue Color Values

HEX: #6565CD
RGB: 101, 101, 205
HSL: 240°, 51%, 60%
CMYK: 51, 51, 0, 20

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cornflower Blue sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 51% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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 51%, 51%, 0%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cornflower Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6565CD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 101, 101, 205;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6565CD',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 51%
M: 51%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(101, 101, 205)
rgba(101, 101, 205, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

14 brand s with colors near 240° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6565CD?

#6565CD is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 101, 101, 205. It has a hue of 240°, 51% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #6565CD?

The RGB color code for #6565CD is rgb(101, 101, 205). This means it contains 101 red, 101 green, and 205 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?

Cornflower Blue (#6565CD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #6565CD in CSS?

You can use #6565CD in CSS with: background-color: #6565CD; or color: #6565CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(101, 101, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 51%, 51%, 0%, 20%.