Cornflower is a
cool light color with the hex code #6A9DFB.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
106, 157, 251 in digital design or CMYK 58%, 37%, 0%, 2% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Cornflower
#6A9DFB
Cornflower Color Values
- HEX
- #6A9DFB
- RGB
- 106, 157, 251
- HSL
- 219°, 95%, 70%
- CMYK
- 58, 37, 0, 2
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cornflower sits at 219° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 95% saturation and 70% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.
In digital design, cool colors like Cornflower work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Cornflower in print, the CMYK breakdown of 58%, 37%, 0%, 2% 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
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #6A9DFB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 106, 157, 251;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6A9DFB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 58%
M: 37%
Y: 0%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(106, 157, 251)
rgba(106, 157, 251, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
20 brand s with colors near 219° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #6A9DFB?
#6A9DFB is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 106, 157, 251. It has a hue of 219°, 95%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6A9DFB?
The RGB color code for #6A9DFB is rgb(106, 157, 251). This means it contains 106 red,
157 green, and 251 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#6A9DFB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6A9DFB in CSS?
You can use #6A9DFB in CSS with:
background-color: #6A9DFB; or color: #6A9DFB; or as an RGB value: rgb(106, 157, 251). For print design, use CMYK: 58%, 37%, 0%, 2%.