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Cornflower Blue

Hex Code #6FA6EE

Color Analysis Summary

Color #6FA6EE, 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 44% red, 65% green, and 93% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 111, Green: 166, and Blue: 238. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #6FA6EE. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 214°, a saturation of 79%, and a lightness index of 68%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 93%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #6FA6EE 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)111, 166, 238
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)214°, 79%, 68%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)214°, 53%, 93%
CSS Valuergb(111, 166, 238)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.51:1
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 Background8.36:1
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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