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Cornflower blue
Parameters:
HEX Triplet:
#6495edRGB:
100, 149, 237CMYK:
58, 37, 0, 7HSL:
218.5°, 79.2%, 66.1%Closest colors:
in RGB:
United Nations Bluein PANTONE:
PANTONE 2129in RAL Classic:
RAL 5024in RAL Design:
RAL 260 60 35in RAL Effect:
RAL 630-1in NCS:
NCS S 2040-R90B 2023-05-17 Snargl 3 minutes 52 seconds
What color is Cornflower blue?
Cornflower blue is a shade of medium-to-light blue that has a slight purple or lavender tint.
It has a hexadecimal code of #6495ED and RGB values of 100, 149, 237.
The color is named after the cornflower plant, which has delicate blue petals that resemble the hue.
Cornflower blue is often associated with calmness, serenity, and tranquility, as well as creativity and imagination.
It is a popular color in art, fashion, and design.
Cornflower was one of the favorite colors of the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer, who used it to create contrast and depth in his paintings.
It is also a valuable color for sapphires, which are prized for their brilliance and durability.
It is a common color for clothing, especially for men's suits and ties, as it conveys confidence and professionalism.
Cornflower blue is a color that has many meanings and uses in different contexts and cultures.
Example of the palette with the Cornflower blue color
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Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
NCS (Natural Color System)
NCS S 2040-R90B
NCS S 5020-R60B
RAL Classic
RAL 1013
RAL 1000
RAL 5024
RAL 8014
RAL 7015
What are the examples of Cornflower blue color in life?
Cornflower blue is a beautiful shade of light to medium blue with a hint of purple.
It is named after the petals of the cornflower, a common European flower that has this color.
Some examples of cornflower blue color in life are:
It is named after the petals of the cornflower, a common European flower that has this color.
Some examples of cornflower blue color in life are:
The sky on a clear summer day can have a cornflower blue hue.
Some varieties of sapphire are called cornflower blue because they have a well-saturated but soft blue color.
The Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer used cornflower blue as one of his favorite colors in his paintings.
Cornflower blue is a defined color in the X Window system and HTML, and it is also a Crayola crayon color.
Cornflower blue was the coat color of the Bavarian infantry in the early 19th century.
Cornflower blue is also a popular color for clothing, accessories, and home decor because it is bright and cheerful but not too flashy.
Example of the palette with the Cornflower blue color
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Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
RAL Classic
RAL 1037
RAL 5024
RAL 9018
RAL 7034
RAL 9005
Example of the palette with the Cornflower blue color
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Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
RAL Classic
RAL 5010
RAL 5025
RAL 5012
RAL 5024
RAL 5012
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