Cornflower Blue

Q: How do I use #6E66CC in CSS?

You can use #6E66CC in CSS with: background-color: #6E66CC; or color: #6E66CC; or as an RGB value: rgb(110, 102, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 46%, 50%, 0%, 20%.

#6E66CC

Cornflower Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #6E66CC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 110, 102, 204 in digital design or CMYK 46%, 50%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cornflower Blue Color Values

HEX: #6E66CC
RGB: 110, 102, 204
HSL: 245°, 50%, 60%
CMYK: 46, 50, 0, 20

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cornflower Blue sits at 245° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 50% 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 46%, 50%, 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: #6E66CC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 110, 102, 204;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6E66CC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 46%
M: 50%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(110, 102, 204)
rgba(110, 102, 204, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 245° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E66CC?

#6E66CC is Cornflower Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 110, 102, 204. It has a hue of 245°, 50% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #6E66CC?

The RGB color code for #6E66CC is rgb(110, 102, 204). This means it contains 110 red, 102 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cornflower Blue a warm or cool color?

Cornflower Blue (#6E66CC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #6E66CC in CSS?

You can use #6E66CC in CSS with: background-color: #6E66CC; or color: #6E66CC; or as an RGB value: rgb(110, 102, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 46%, 50%, 0%, 20%.