#8493E1
Approximate name: Cornflower Blue
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
CornflowerBlue
Relative luminance
0.312
Hue H
230°
Saturation S
61%
Lightness L
70%
Value V
88%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Vivid
Hue family
Blue
Contrast on white: 2.90:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 7.24:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#8493e1
Protanopia
#8a8bce
Deuteranopia
#8a89ca
Tritanopia
#85bfbc
Achromatopsia
#979797
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.