Cornflower is a
cool light color with the hex code #6FA3F6.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
111, 163, 246 in digital design or CMYK 55%, 34%, 0%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Cornflower
#6FA3F6
Cornflower Color Values
- HEX
- #6FA3F6
- RGB
- 111, 163, 246
- HSL
- 217°, 88%, 70%
- CMYK
- 55, 34, 0, 4
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cornflower sits at 217° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 88% 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 55%, 34%, 0%, 4% 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: #6FA3F6;
--brand-primary-rgb: 111, 163, 246;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6FA3F6',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 55%
M: 34%
Y: 0%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(111, 163, 246)
rgba(111, 163, 246, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
19 brand s with colors near 217° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #6FA3F6?
#6FA3F6 is Cornflower, a cool light color with RGB values of 111, 163, 246. It has a hue of 217°, 88%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6FA3F6?
The RGB color code for #6FA3F6 is rgb(111, 163, 246). This means it contains 111 red,
163 green, and 246 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cornflower a warm or cool color?
Cornflower (#6FA3F6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6FA3F6 in CSS?
You can use #6FA3F6 in CSS with:
background-color: #6FA3F6; or color: #6FA3F6; or as an RGB value: rgb(111, 163, 246). For print design, use CMYK: 55%, 34%, 0%, 4%.