{"id":109059,"date":"2022-02-21T06:09:51","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T14:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.picsart.tools\/?p=109059"},"modified":"2025-12-16T04:14:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T12:14:52","slug":"cornflower-blue-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/cornflower-blue-color\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Cornflower Blue? Codes, Complimentary Colors, and Meaning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a wondrous shade of medium-to-light blue with a touch of green. As you might guess, this color\u2019s name is derived from the cornflower, called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyanus <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(blue). The symbol of life, fertility, and reanimation, the magical cornflower is believed to have healed the poisonous wounds of Achilles according to Ancient Greek mythology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what exactly is cornflower blue and how do you use this mysterious shade in graphic design? We\u2019re diving into everything you need to know about this cool color.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_is_Cornflower_Blue\">What is Cornflower Blue?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a recurring feature in the works of famous artists. The turban in the famous <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Girl with a Pearl Earring<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> painting by Johannes Vermeer? That\u2019s cornflower blue. It was also used often in works by van Gogh. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The true beauty of cornflower blue lies in its versatility. It can stretch from relaxing to regal, artistic to dreamy \u2013 all depending on what it\u2019s paired with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109081\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-8.jpg\" alt=\"cornflower blue flowers close up\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-8.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-8-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Cornflower_Blue_Color_Code\">Cornflower Blue Color Code<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color code <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is #6f90f4. In RGB color space, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is composed of<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43.5% red, 56.5% green, and 95.7% blue<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whereas in a CMYK color space, which is often <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used in the printing process,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the color is composed of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55% Cyan, 41% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 4% key (black).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has RGB values of 111, 144, 244.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the HSL color space #6f90f4 has a hue of 225\u00b0 (degrees), 86% saturation and 70% lightness. Its decimal value is 7311604, and the closest web-safe color code to it is #6699ff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun fact: Cornflower is also a Crayola color, with hexadecimal code #93CCEA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109102\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-10.jpg\" alt=\"graphic depiction of a cornflower blue flower\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-10.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-10-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-10-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_is_the_Meaning_of_Cornflower_Blue_Color\">What is the Meaning of Cornflower Blue Color?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colors carry meaning and have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/what-do-colors-mean\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rich symbolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Generally speaking, blue invokes calmness and is associated with open spaces, freedom, intuition, imagination, and inspiration. As a softer, brighter shade on the spectrum of blues, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">represents depth, tranquility, contemplation, and peace. It can also be used to convey a sense of idealism, trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, and stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When looking at gemstones, the cornflower blue Sapphire, also called Kashmir or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bleu de roi,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> i<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s an emblem of positive energy, wisdom, and royalty. It is a symbol of power and strength, but also of kindness and wise judgment. The pure blue ray of the gemstone is believed to bring protection, good fortune, spiritual insight and aid in bringing peace to chaotic situations. A cornflower blue gemstone is thought to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce negative thoughts, fears, insecurities and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">open the flow of communication between loved ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Cornflower_Blue_Complementary_Colors\">Cornflower Blue Complementary Colors<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the many meanings of cornflower blue, you need to consider what colors pair well with it to create a cohesive design. Do you gravitate toward a bold, high contrast look or a subtle and sophisticated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color palette<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Take a look at several color schemes below, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/color-theory\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brush up on your color theory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and get ready to embrace these color combinations in your design.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Complementary Colors<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A complementary color scheme is a vibrant color combination made up of two colors opposite one another in <a href=\"https:\/\/tools.picsart.com\/color\/wheel\/\">the color wheel<\/a> called the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">base<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compliment<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue complimentary color<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is Funky Yellow<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#f4d570).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109123\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-1.png\" alt=\"complimentary color for cornflower blue color\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-1-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-1-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Split Complementary Colors<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The split complementary color scheme opts for a more serene look. For a split complementary palette, combine the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">base color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the two colors on either side of the complement color (#f4d570). In this case, it\u2019s Dark Salmon (#f49370) and Booger Buster (#d1f470).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109144\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-2.png\" alt=\"split complimentary color for cornflower blue\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-2-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-2-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Analogous Colors<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The analogous color scheme comprises three colors that are next to one another on the color wheel. This harmonious palette is made with the two secondary colors adjacent to the base. These are Medium Purple (#9370f4) and Sky Blue (#70d1f4).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109165\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/3-1.png\" alt=\"analogous colors for cornflower blue shade\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/3-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/3-1-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/3-1-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Triadic Colors<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The triadic color harmony combines three colors that are spaced evenly (120\u00b0) apart and form a triangle when visualized on the color wheel. These colors look wonderful as accents and highlights to your base color. You\u2019ll form a vibrant triadic color palette using light crimson (#f4708f) and light green (#8ff470).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109186\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/4-6.png\" alt=\"triadic colors for cornflower blue hue\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/4-6.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/4-6-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/4-6-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Tetradic Colors<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tetradic color scheme is made up of two complementary pairs or four colors spaced evenly (90\u00b0) apart on the color wheel. This vibrant and versatile scheme works best with one dominant color.\u00a0 Here, the colors paired with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are: Light Crimson (#f4708f), Aquamarine (#70f4d5), and Funky Yellow<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#f4d570).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109207\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/5-1.png\" alt=\"tetradic colors to cornflower blue color\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/5-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/5-1-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/5-1-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Monochromatic Colors<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A monochromatic color scheme is derived from a single base hue and extended using its shades, tones, and tints. To create a trendy monochromatic color palette, pair the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with: Blueberry (#7798fc), Malibu (#7fa0ff), and Anakiwa (#98b9ff).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109228\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/6-3.png\" alt=\"sunflower blue monochrome color palette\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/6-3.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/6-3-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/6-3-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Similar colors<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for an inspirational alternative to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/light-blue-color\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light Blue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (#add8e6), Blueberry (#7798fc), and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/royal-blue\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Royal Blue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (#4169e1). Here are some other colors that are very close in nature to cornflower blue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109249\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/7-1.png\" alt=\"similar colors to cornflower blue color\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/7-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/7-1-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/7-1-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Cornflower_Blue_Color_Palette_Ideas\">Cornflower Blue Color Palette Ideas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color palettes are among the most striking aspects of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/brand-color-palette-examples\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand\u2019s visual identity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are countless possibilities for designing with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color, so consider the below <a href=\"https:\/\/tools.picsart.com\/color\/palette-generator\/\">color palette<\/a> ideas as design thought starters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Inspired by the Rain:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pair the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Baby Blue (#82D1F1), Fresh Air (#ACE7F8), Water (#CBF3F9), Cream (#FFFED1), White (#FEFEFE), Floral White (#FFFAF2), Antique White (#FAEBD8), and Lumber (#FBE1CB).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109270\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/8-1.png\" alt=\"rain inspired color palette for cornflower blue color\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/8-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/8-1-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/8-1-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Peering Out the Window:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create this color palette with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, YInMn Blue (#295095), Blue-Green (#198BA9), Picton Blue (#50B2F1), White (#FFFFFF), Cream (#FDFCCE), Alizarin Crimson (#E52736), Iguana Green (#6DCC8C), and Granny Smith Apple (#AEE7A6).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109291\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/9-1.png\" alt=\"color palette for cornflower blue color\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/9-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/9-1-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/9-1-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Flower Fields:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To design this refreshing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color palette <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">combine Orange (#F1A300), Golden Poppy (#FCC100), Golden Yellow (#FFDF01), Vivid Sky Blue (#00DBFF), Sunny (#F0F17C), Kiwi (#70E03B), Harlequin Green (#3CC71E). Don\u2019t forget the cornflower blue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109312\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/10.png\" alt=\"bright color palette using cornflower blue\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/10.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/10-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/10-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design tip: Don\u2019t limit yourself when creating a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/color-scheme-how-to-make-color-palette\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">custom color palette<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you don\u2019t see something you like, you can always create your own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Create_Fantastic_Photos_Using_this_Color\">Create Fantastic Photos Using this Color<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know all about this fun color, it\u2019s time to start designing with it. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to make a cornflower blue inspired design in Picsart.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>On the App<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1)<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Picsart app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tap on the plus sign (+) at the bottom of the screen to start a new design.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>2)<\/strong> We&#8217;re going to start with a cornflower blue background color. So scroll down to<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Color Backgrounds<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color Picker<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0select the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue color<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as your background color using the color wheel. Or simply type in the above-mentioned<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cornflower blue color code <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(#6F90F4<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to select a cornflower blue background.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109333\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-9.jpg\" alt=\"how to start an edit in picsart app\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-9-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3)<\/strong> Now that you have a blue background, let&#8217;s design a bit more. Scroll across the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editor<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> toolbar on the bottom of your screen and tap on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticker<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then search for \u201ccornflower blue\u201d and add your favorite one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>4)<\/strong> Now, select<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the <em>Editor<\/em>, then tap on the rainbow <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color Chooser<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the bottom left corner of the toolbar and use the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color Wheel<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Consider using one of the color combinations we shared above <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to produce a modern, vibrant feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109354\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-11.jpg\" alt=\"how to add a cornflower blue flower to a design\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-11-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>5)<\/strong> Add some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">text to your design by scrolling across the <em>Editor<\/em> toolbar and tapping on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Text<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Write your text, then tap on the upper right checkmark, scroll right to pick a font, and then tap on Color, write in the cornflower blue hex color code (#6F90F4<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">),<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and click <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109375\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/3-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"adding text to a cornflower blue edit in picsart\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/3-6-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/3-6-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/3-6-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>6)<\/strong> Tap <em>Next<\/em>, then <em>Save<\/em> and <em>Share<\/em> your find edit.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro tip: if you just want to add a splash of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in your photo, then the Color Splash tool is perfect for you. Simply tap on <em>Effects<\/em> and then <em>Colors<\/em>. Click <em>Color Splash<\/em> and move the wheel to the cornflower blue shades of your photo. You can then move the two sliders to adjust the hues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109396\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/4-5.jpg\" alt=\"how to use color splash effect in picsart\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/4-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/4-5-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/4-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109417\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/5-4.jpg\" alt=\"before and after using color splash effect in picsart\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/5-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/5-4-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/5-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>On the Web<\/h3>\n<p>Prefer to design on desktop? Here&#8217;s how to use Picsart Web Tools to create with this cool shade:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1)<\/strong> Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/create\">Picsart Web Editor<\/a> and start a new project.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109438\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-2.png\" alt=\"how to start a new design in picsart web\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-2-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/1-2-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>2)<\/strong> Click templates and search for \u201ccornflower blue\u201d or search for \u201cblue\u201d and pick the ones that feature hues from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your color palette<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109459\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-3.png\" alt=\"how to search for templates in picsart web\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-3.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-3-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/2-3-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3)<\/strong> Now it&#8217;s time to s<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tart customizing your template<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiment with <em>Text, Masks, Effects, Shapes, <\/em>and<em> Stickers<\/em><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to add a touch of<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cornflower blue<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to your design. You&#8217;ll find all of these options in the editing toolbar on the left.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109480\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/3-2.png\" alt=\"how to customize a cornflower blue template in picsart\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/3-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/3-2-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/3-2-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4)<\/strong> One you have your final edit, click Export to download and save your design. Here you can also name your file, select the file size and format, and upscale the image if needed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-109501\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/4-7.png\" alt=\"how to export a file from picsart web\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/4-7.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/4-7-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2022\/02\/4-7-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/editing-tools\"><b><i>Create at the Speed of Culture<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Picsart is a full ecosystem of free-to-use content, powerful tools, and creator inspiration. With a billion downloads and more than 150 million monthly active creators, Picsart is the world\u2019s largest creative platform. 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