Bright Cornflower is a medium, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #196BE6, which equals rgb(25, 107, 230) in RGB and hsl(216, 80%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C89 M53 Y0 K10, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#196BE6 - RGB
25, 107, 230 - HSL
216°, 80%, 50% - CMYK
89, 53, 0, 10 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Bright Cornflower
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.90:1. Its complementary color is #E6941A.
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Bright Cornflower color codes
| HEX | #196BE6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(25, 107, 230) |
| HSL | hsl(216, 80%, 50%) |
| HSV | 216°, 89%, 90% |
| CMYK | 89%, 53%, 0%, 10% |
| Decimal | 1666022 |
Shades and tints of Bright Cornflower
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D9E6FB - 100
#B2CEF7 - 200
#8CB5F3 - 300
#669CEE - 400
#3F84EA - 500
#196BE6 - 600
#1559C0 - 700
#114799 - 800
#0D3673 - 900
#08244D - 950
#041226
Color harmonies for Bright Cornflower
- Complementary
#E6941A≈ Bright Tangerine - Analogous −30°
#1AD1E6≈ Bright Lagoon - Analogous +30°
#2E1AE6≈ Bright Ultramarine - Triadic +120°
#E61A6B≈ Bright Carmine - Triadic +240°
#6BE61A≈ Bright Fern - Split 150°
#E62E1A≈ Bright Scarlet - Split 210°
#D1E61A≈ Bright Citron
Contrast and accessibility of Bright Cornflower
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Bright Cornflower | Aa | 4.90:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Bright Cornflower | Aa | 4.29:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Bright Cornflower
background-color: #196BE6;color: #196BE6;background-color: rgb(25, 107, 230);background-color: hsl(216, 80%, 50%);:root { --color-bright-cornflower: #196BE6; }class="bg-[#196BE6]"Colors similar to Bright Cornflower
- Bright Cerulean
#197FE6 - Bright Sapphire
#1957E6 - Medium Dark Cerulean
#006BD6 - Medium Light Sapphire
#2969FF - Medium Light Bright Sapphire
#3E72EA - Pure Cornflower
#0066FF - Soft Cornflower
#3370CC - Medium Light Bright Cobalt
#3E60EA - Royal Blue
#4169E1 - Soft Sapphire
#3361CC - Medium Light Cornflower
#297EFF - Medium Dark Cornflower
#0056D6
More blue shades
- Palest Cornflower
#CCE0FF - Darkest Bright Cornflower
#05152E - Very Dark Bright Cornflower
#092753 - Dark Bright Cornflower
#0D3877 - Deep Bright Cornflower
#11499C - Medium Dark Bright Cornflower
#155AC1 - Medium Light Bright Cornflower
#3E83EA - Light Bright Cornflower
#639AEE - Pale Bright Cornflower
#88B2F2 - Very Pale Bright Cornflower
#ACCAF6 - Palest Bright Cornflower
#D1E1FA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Bright Cornflower?
The HEX code for Bright Cornflower is #196BE6.
What is the RGB value of Bright Cornflower?
Bright Cornflower has an RGB value of 25, 107, 230 (rgb(25, 107, 230)). In HSL it is 216°, 80%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Bright Cornflower?
Use white text on Bright Cornflower. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.90:1 and black text has 4.29:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Bright Cornflower?
The complementary color of Bright Cornflower is #E6941A. Analogous colors #1AD1E6 and #2E1AE6 also pair well.