Cornflower Blue
HEX: #6495ED | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#6495ED
100, 149, 237
218°, 57% ,92%
57.81, 37.13, 0, 7.06
About Cornflower Blue
Cornflower Blue (#6495ED) is a color with RGB(100, 149, 237) and HSL(218.54°, 57.81%, 92.94%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #EDBC64, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #ED6495 and #95ED64. The name comes from Cornflower Blue (English).
- HEX: #6495ED
- RGB: 100, 149, 237
- HSL: 218.54°, 57.81%, 92.94%
- Style: Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #EDBC64
- Triadic colors: #ED6495, #95ED64
- The name comes from Cornflower Blue (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #6495ED from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Color Characteristics
Accessibility Simulation
#8989ED
#9191ED
#42A4A4
#969696
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) is a native of Europe and has been cultivated for centuries. Its distinctive blue petals have long been admired. The color 'Cornflower Blue' specifically refers to a medium-light shade of blue, often with a slight purplish tint, that is characteristic of the wild cornflower. The use of botanical names for colors became a trend in the 18th and 19th centuries, as naturalists and artists sought to categorize and describe the natural world with greater precision. The hex code #6495ed is a modern digital representation of this traditional color.
First Recorded Use
The term 'cornflower blue' as a specific color name gained popularity in the late 19th century, particularly with the advent of standardized color charts and increased interest in botanical accuracy in art and fashion. While cornflowers have been known for centuries, the precise naming of their color became more common during this period.
Cultural Associations
Cornflowers themselves hold various cultural meanings: they are often associated with summer, nature, and innocence. In some cultures, they symbolize hope or remembrance. The color 'Cornflower Blue' evokes a sense of calm, natural beauty, and often a touch of nostalgia. It's a popular color in interior design for creating serene spaces, and in fashion for its classic and gentle appeal. It's also a common color in floral arrangements and garden design.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #6495ED;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #6495ED;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #6495ED;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#6495ED,
#F7F0E3
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#6495ED,
#F7F0E3
);
}// SCSS variable
$cornflower-blue: #6495ED;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$cornflower-blue-r: 100;
$cornflower-blue-g: 149;
$cornflower-blue-b: 237;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $cornflower-blue;
color: rgba($cornflower-blue-r, $cornflower-blue-g, $cornflower-blue-b, 0.8);
}