Cornflower Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #6865CD.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
104, 101, 205 in digital design or CMYK 49%, 51%, 0%, 20% for print applications.
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Cornflower Blue
#6865CD
Cornflower Blue Color Values
- HEX
- #6865CD
- RGB
- 104, 101, 205
- HSL
- 242°, 51%, 60%
- CMYK
- 49, 51, 0, 20
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cornflower Blue sits at 242° 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 49%, 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: #6865CD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 104, 101, 205;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6865CD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 49%
M: 51%
Y: 0%
K: 20%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(104, 101, 205)
rgba(104, 101, 205, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
15 brand s with colors near 242° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #6865CD?
#6865CD is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 104, 101, 205. It has a hue of 242°, 51%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6865CD?
The RGB color code for #6865CD is rgb(104, 101, 205). This means it contains 104 red,
101 green, and 205 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?
Cornflower Blue (#6865CD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6865CD in CSS?
You can use #6865CD in CSS with:
background-color: #6865CD; or color: #6865CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(104, 101, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 49%, 51%, 0%, 20%.