#6C91C5 Hex Color
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Cornflower Blue is a muted, desaturated shade that feels approachable without being overly bright. With its cool, grayish undertone, #6c91c5 works best as a supporting color in corporate UI or tech branding. It offers enough contrast for legible body text, especially when paired with a stark black. Use this hex code as a stable, reliable accent alongside warm grays to avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about Cornflower Blue
What is the hex code for Cornflower Blue?
Cornflower Blue is #6c91c5. In RGB that is rgb(108, 145, 197), in HSL hsl(215, 43%, 60%) and in CMYK 45%, 26%, 0%, 23%.
How should I use #6c91c5 in web design?
Use #6c91c5 as a reliable supporting color for UI elements like buttons or borders where you need stability without aggression. Because it is desaturated, it pairs exceptionally well with charcoal for text or crisp white backgrounds to maintain high readability.
Does #6c91c5 lean warm or cool?
This shade of Cornflower Blue is distinctly cool, carrying a muted grayish undertone that separates it from brighter, neon-adjacent blues. This subtle desaturation makes it feel professional and balanced, avoiding the harshness often found in primary blue tones.
Is Cornflower Blue readable on white or black?
Cornflower Blue has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.49:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.