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Cornflower Blue

Hex Code #6FA9FB

Color Analysis Summary

Color #6FA9FB, 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, 66% green, and 98% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 111, Green: 169, and Blue: 251. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #6FA9FB. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 215°, a saturation of 95%, and a lightness index of 71%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 98%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #6FA9FB 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, 169, 251
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)215°, 95%, 71%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)215°, 56%, 98%
CSS Valuergb(111, 169, 251)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.4:1
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 Background8.74:1
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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