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Learn about the psychology behind the color Cornflower and what it represents. Explore its meanings and color combinations for your design inspiration.

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Cornflower#6495ED
cornflower color with #6495ED hex code

Meaning of the color Cornflower

Cornflower is a soft and calming shade of blue inspired by the delicate petals of the cornflower plant. This color symbolizes tranquility, reliability, and charm, making it an excellent choice for designs that aim to evoke peace and approachability.
Cornflower pairs beautifully with pastel tones like lavender or blush pink for a soothing and harmonious palette. For bolder combinations, use it alongside golden yellows or terracotta hues. Metallic accents such as silver or platinum enhance its serene and sophisticated appeal.


Psychological characteristics of Cornflower color

Cornflower is a calming and uplifting color that inspires confidence and relaxation. Its psychological traits include:

  • Tranquility and peace: Cornflower’s soft tones evoke a sense of serenity and balance.
  • Reliability and trust: This hue communicates dependability and stability.
  • Creativity and charm: Its unique and pleasing tone fosters artistic inspiration.
  • Warmth and approachability: Cornflower creates an inviting and friendly atmosphere.

Symbolic meanings of color Cornflower

Tranquility and peace
Reliability and trust
Creativity and charm
Warmth and approachability

Technical information about Cornflower/#4682B4

The Cornflower hex code, #6495ED, captures its soft and serene essence. In the RGB color model, Cornflower consists of 39.2% red, 58.4% green, and 92.9% blue. In the CMYK model, it translates to 57.8% cyan, 37.1% magenta, 0% yellow, and 7.1% black.
Cornflower’s calming and versatile tone makes it a favorite for various design applications, including branding, fashion, and digital art. Its ability to convey charm and tranquility ensures it stands out in any creative context.

Cornflower color conversion table

The hexadecimal color #6495ED has RGB values of R: 100 , G: 149, B: 237 and CMYK values of C: 58, M: 37, Y: 0, K:7.
Color codeValueCSS
HEX#6495ED#6495ED
RGB DECIMAL100, 149, 237rgb(100, 149, 237)
RGB PERCENTAGE39%, 58%, 93%39, 58, 93
CMYK58, 37, 0, 7
HSL218.5°, 79.2, 66.1hsl(218.5°, 79.2%, 66.1%)
HSV (OR HSB)218.5°, 57.8, 92.9
WEB SAFE#6495ED#6495ED
CIE-LAB61.928, 9.343, -49.306
XYZ31.289, 30.319, 84.324
XYY0.214, 0.208, 30.319
CIE-LCH61.928, 50.183, 280.729
CIE-LUV61.928, -22.936, -79.796
HUNTER-LAB55.062, 5.073, -52.254
BINAR01100100 10010101 11101101

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