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Cornflower Blue

Hex Code #779FEE

Color Analysis Summary

Color #779FEE, 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 47% red, 62% green, and 93% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 119, Green: 159, and Blue: 238. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #779FEE. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 220°, a saturation of 78%, and a lightness index of 70%. 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 #779FEE 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)119, 159, 238
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)220°, 78%, 70%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)220°, 50%, 93%
CSS Valuergb(119, 159, 238)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.63:1
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 Background7.98:1
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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