Cornflower Color – #5170d7: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cornflower color hex code is #5170d7, and it is composed of 32% red, 44% green and 84% blue.
Cornflower is a dark, bright, and cool color at 62% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.52:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cornflower color (#5170d7) against light backgrounds.

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Cornflower Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cornflower, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5170d7 |
| RGB | rgb(81,112,215) |
| HSL | hsl(226,62.6%,58%) |
| CMYK | 62, 48, 0, 16 |
| HSV | 226, 62, 84 |
| RGB % | 32, 44, 84 |
| XYZ | 21.5, 18.2, 66.7 |
| LAB | 49.7, 21.3, -56.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 62% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.52 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.65 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Cornflower Color
#bbffff

Young Cornflower
#ced9e1

Pale Cornflower
#93ccea

Light Cornflower Blue
#188bc2

Cyan Cornflower Blue
#6c91c5

Cornflower Blue
#ffb0ac

Cornflower Lilac
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