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Cornflower

Medium and luminous blue, color of the field flower.

Color conversions

Meaning & usage

Cornflower is the color of countryside summers and wheat fields scattered with wildflowers. Its luminous blue and floral connotation make it a romantic and natural hue, linked to the land and rural traditions.

Synonyms & nuances

bleuetbleu bleuetcornflowercornflower blue

Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :59 (Rough)
#6495ED
DMC 799
Delft Blue Med
ΔE 59

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