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Cornflower Blue

#6A67CB

Cornflower Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #6A67CB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 106, 103, 203 in digital design or CMYK 48%, 49%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Blue Color Values

HEX
#6A67CB
RGB
106, 103, 203
HSL
242°, 49%, 60%
CMYK
48, 49, 0, 20

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 49% 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 48%, 49%, 0%, 20% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Cornflower Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6A67CB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 106, 103, 203;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6A67CB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 48%
M: 49%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(106, 103, 203)
rgba(106, 103, 203, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6A67CB?
#6A67CB is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 106, 103, 203. It has a hue of 242°, 49% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #6A67CB?
The RGB color code for #6A67CB is rgb(106, 103, 203). This means it contains 106 red, 103 green, and 203 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?
Cornflower Blue (#6A67CB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6A67CB in CSS?
You can use #6A67CB in CSS with: background-color: #6A67CB; or color: #6A67CB; or as an RGB value: rgb(106, 103, 203). For print design, use CMYK: 48%, 49%, 0%, 20%.