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Cornflower Blue

Hex Code #6CB5EA

Color Analysis Summary

Color #6CB5EA, historically referred to as Cornflower Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 42% red, 71% green, and 92% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 108, Green: 181, and Blue: 234. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #6CB5EA. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 205°, a saturation of 75%, and a lightness index of 67%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 92%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #6CB5EA into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)108, 181, 234
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)205°, 75%, 67%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)205°, 54%, 92%
CSS Valuergb(108, 181, 234)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.23:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background9.44:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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