Solid Cornflower Blue Background #6495ED

Solid cornflower blue background, hex #6495ED, 1920x1080 HD wallpaper

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Lightness: 66%

Saturation: 79%

Solid Cornflower Blue background details

With hex #6495ED (rgb(100, 149, 237)), this versatile mid-tone blue tone sits around 219° on the color wheel. Its bold, saturated appearance reads as soft and airy on screen. Use the values and preview above to test it in the layout where it will actually appear.

Cornflower Blue, Beloved by Programmers and Botanists

Game developers recognize this color on sight: cornflower blue is the default screen-clear color in Microsoft's XNA framework, the first thing thousands of unfinished games ever displayed. The name itself belongs to a farm-field wildflower prized for the purity of its petals, softened on screen to the gentler #6495ED.

It earns the affection. Positioned between the gravity of royal blue and the pallor of sky blue, cornflower keeps enough saturation to feel confident while staying light enough to support dark text. That balance makes it a dependable pick for dashboards, presentation themes, and default avatars — friendly without ever tipping into childish.

A palette that works with Cornflower Blue

Butter yellow and khaki echo the wheat field where cornflowers actually grow, and white smoke keeps that rustic pairing crisp on screen.

Quick specs

HEX: #6495ED
RGB: rgb(100, 149, 237)
HSL: hsl(219, 79%, 66%)
Readable text: #111111

background-color: #6495ED;

Where Cornflower Blue shines

Tech or finance dashboards that need a trustworthy base hue
Cornflower Blue backdrops for travel, sky, or ocean-inspired campaigns
Presentation slides where cool tones keep focus on the data

Practical tips

Both dark and light copy read well here—use weight/size to dial in emphasis (the Copy RGB/HEX buttons above make it easy to grab the exact values).
Use the adjustment sliders to nudge the hue when you need a complementary accent.
The download tool exports PNG/JPEG files up to 7680×7680, so you can drop the color straight into mockups or presentations.

Cornflower Blue background FAQs

Can I download a solid Cornflower Blue background?

Yes. This solid cornflower blue background is available as free PNG and JPEG downloads for HD desktop, 4K, phone, square, and custom sizes.

What is the HEX code for Cornflower Blue?

Cornflower Blue uses HEX #6495ED and rgb(100, 149, 237). You can copy both values from this page or adjust the shade before exporting a background image.

Is Cornflower Blue better for phone or desktop wallpaper?

Cornflower Blue is a strong all-purpose wallpaper color. Use the 4K or HD preset for desktop screens and the 1080x1920 preset for a solid cornflower blue phone background.