Cornflower Blue Color Codes
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #6495ED |
| RGB | rgb(100, 149, 237) |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 37%, 0%, 7%) |
| HSL | hsl(219, 79%, 66%) |
What Does Cornflower Blue Mean?
Cornflower Blue is the world's favorite color — surveys across dozens of countries put it first almost everywhere. It is the color of sky and ocean: vast, constant and dependable. Cornflower Blue signals trust, competence and calm, which is why it dominates corporate logos, uniforms and social networks. Interestingly, true cornflower blue is rare in nature's plants and foods, making it the least appetizing color — useful to know in food branding.
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Cornflower Blue Color Psychology
Psychologically, cornflower blue lowers heart rate and blood pressure. It promotes concentration and productivity, which is why offices and study apps favor it. Deep navy conveys authority; light sky cornflower blue conveys openness and peace. Its only weakness: too much cornflower blue can feel cold and distant.
Famous Brands Using Cornflower Blue
- Facebook/Meta — connection and trust
- PayPal — financial security
- Samsung — technology and reliability
- Ford — heritage and dependability
- LinkedIn — professionalism
Shades of Cornflower Blue
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Cornflower Blue Color Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for cornflower blue?
The hex code for cornflower blue is #6495ED. In RGB it is rgb(100, 149, 237), and in CMYK it is 58%, 37%, 0%, 7%. You can copy these codes from the color code section above.
What does the color cornflower blue mean?
Cornflower Blue is associated with trust, stability, intelligence and calm. Its exact meaning shifts with culture and context — see the meaning and cultural sections on this page for details.
What colors go with cornflower blue?
Cornflower Blue pairs beautifully with black, white, gold, gray and its complementary color. Explore the cornflower blue color combinations and palettes on this page for ready-to-use schemes.
Where can I download cornflower blue backgrounds?
Right here — this site offers 32 free cornflower blue backgrounds in HD (1920×1080) across 8 styles: solid, gradient, glow, waves, bokeh, rays, texture and curves. All are free for personal and commercial use.