CornflowerBlue — #6495ED HEX Color
About CornflowerBlue
CornflowerBlue (#6495ED) is a cool, mid, vivid blue tone with a hue of 219°, saturation of 79% and lightness of 66%. It works well for corporate and professional UI and conveys a calm feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 2.97:1, while on black it reaches 7.06:1 — so prefer black text when using #6495ED as a background.
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Accessibility & Contrast
Recommendation: when using #6495ED as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.
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CSS Code Snippets
background-color: #6495ED;color: #6495ED;border: 2px solid #6495ED;background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6495ED, #edbc64);Code Export
:root {
--color-primary: #6495ed;
--color-primary-rgb: 100, 149, 237;
--color-primary-hsl: 219, 79%, 66%;
}Explore Color Tools
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of color #6495ED?
Color #6495ED is commonly known as CornflowerBlue. It is a cool, mid, vivid blue tone.
Is #6495ED a warm or cool color?
CornflowerBlue (#6495ED) is a cool color. With a hue of 219°, it falls in the blue family.
What colors go well with #6495ED?
Colors that pair well with CornflowerBlue (#6495ED) include its complementary color (#EDBC64), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous blue tones for harmonious palettes.