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    rgb(100, 149, 237)

    About Cornflower Blue

    Cornflower blue is a medium, slightly purple-blue like the wildflower. It's natural, gentle, and romantically vintage.

    Named after cornflowers that grow in wheat fields. The color was popular in Victorian fashion and represents rural beauty.

    Cornflower blue works great for floral brands, vintage themes, and romantic designs. It's popular in weddings. Great for botanical and cottage aesthetics.

    100, 149, 237

    219°, 79%, 66%

    0.58, 0.37, 0.00, 0.07

    0.303

    Tints

    Color mixed with white for lighter variations

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    20% white

    #89A9F1

    40% white

    #AABEF5

    60% white

    #C7D3F9

    80% white

    #E4E9FC

    100% white

    Shades

    Color mixed with black for darker variations

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    20% black

    #3C75CA

    40% black

    #0057A8

    60% black

    #003B86

    80% black

    #002267

    100% black

    Tones

    Color mixed with gray for muted variations

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    20% gray

    #7091D7

    40% gray

    #778CC0

    60% gray

    #7C88AB

    80% gray

    #7F8495

    100% gray

    Color Harmonies

    Colors that work beautifully together based on color theory

    Complementary

    Opposite on the color wheel, creates high contrast

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    #EDBC64

    Analogous

    Adjacent colors, creates harmony and cohesion

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    #7764ED

    Triadic

    Three colors equally spaced, vibrant and balanced

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    #ED6495

    #95ED64

    Split Complementary

    Base plus two adjacent to complement, less tension

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    #ED7764

    #DAED64

    Tetradic (Square)

    Four colors forming a square, rich and diverse palette

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    #ED64DA

    #EDBC64

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