Palest Cornflower is a very light, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #CCE0FF, which equals rgb(204, 224, 255) in RGB and hsl(216, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C20 M12 Y0 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CCE0FF - RGB
204, 224, 255 - HSL
216°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
20, 12, 0, 0 - Family
Blue - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 15.67:1. Its complementary color is #FFEBCC.
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Palest Cornflower color codes
| HEX | #CCE0FF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(204, 224, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(216, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 216°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 20%, 12%, 0%, 0% |
| Decimal | 13426943 |
Shades and tints of Palest Cornflower
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F7FAFF - 100
#EEF5FF - 200
#E6F0FF - 300
#DDEAFF - 400
#D5E5FF - 500
#CCE0FF - 600
#AABBD5 - 700
#8895AA - 800
#667080 - 900
#444B55 - 950
#22252B
Color harmonies for Palest Cornflower
- Complementary
#FFEBCC≈ Blanched Almond - Analogous −30°
#CCFAFF≈ Palest Cyan - Analogous +30°
#D1CCFF≈ Periwinkle - Triadic +120°
#FFCCE0≈ Palest Ruby - Triadic +240°
#E0FFCC≈ Palest Leaf - Split 150°
#FFD1CC≈ Palest Red - Split 210°
#FAFFCC≈ Palest Lime
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Cornflower
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Cornflower | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Cornflower | Aa | 15.67:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Cornflower
background-color: #CCE0FF;color: #CCE0FF;background-color: rgb(204, 224, 255);background-color: hsl(216, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-cornflower: #CCE0FF; }class="bg-[#CCE0FF]"Colors similar to Palest Cornflower
- Palest Cerulean
#CCE5FF - Palest Sapphire
#CCDBFF - Palest Bright Cornflower
#D1E1FA - Palest Bright Sapphire
#D1DDFA - Palest Bright Cerulean
#D1E5FA - Palest Bright Cobalt
#D1D9FA - Palest Cobalt
#CCD6FF - Palest Azure
#CCEBFF - Palest Soft Sapphire
#D6DFF5 - Palest Soft Cornflower
#D6E2F5 - Palest Bright Azure
#D1EAFA - Palest Soft Cobalt
#D6DCF5
More blue shades
- Medium Dark Cornflower
#0056D6 - Pure Cornflower
#0066FF - Medium Light Cornflower
#297EFF - Light Cornflower
#5297FF - Pale Cornflower
#7AAFFF - Very Pale Cornflower
#A3C8FF - Darkest Bright Cornflower
#05152E - Very Dark Bright Cornflower
#092753 - Dark Bright Cornflower
#0D3877 - Deep Bright Cornflower
#11499C - Medium Dark Bright Cornflower
#155AC1
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Cornflower?
The HEX code for Palest Cornflower is #CCE0FF.
What is the RGB value of Palest Cornflower?
Palest Cornflower has an RGB value of 204, 224, 255 (rgb(204, 224, 255)). In HSL it is 216°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Cornflower?
Use black text on Palest Cornflower. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.34:1 and black text has 15.67:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Cornflower?
The complementary color of Palest Cornflower is #FFEBCC. Analogous colors #CCFAFF and #D1CCFF also pair well.