#6885EE Hex Code
Color Name: Cornflower Blue
What is hex #6885EE Color?
The color name of hex code #6885EE is Cornflower Blue. The RGB values are (104, 133, 238) which means it is composed of
22% red, 28% green and 50% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:56 M:44 Y:0 K:7. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6885EE has a hue of 227°, 56% saturation and a brightness value of 93%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #6885EE Color Codes
| Color Name | Cornflower Blue |
| RGB Values | (104, 133, 238) |
| CMYK Values | (56%, 44%, 0%, 7%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (227°, 56%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6699FF |
| Inverse Color | #977A11 [Bistre Brown] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2718 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #EED168 [Arylide Yellow] |
| #6885EE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9E9E9E |
| Desaturated | #ABABAB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #868686 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BABABA |
Hex #6885EE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6885EE is #EED168 which is called Arylide Yellow. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6885EE color is offered by #EED168. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #6885EE are #8E68EE and #68C8EE, called Violets Are Blue and Maya Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6885EE with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #6885EE are #EE8E68 (Middle Red) and #C8EE68 (Chinese Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#6885EE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #EE6885 (Watermelon) and #85EE68 (Pastel Green) along with #6885EE, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #6885EE has #EE6885 (Watermelon), #EED168 (Arylide Yellow) and #68EED1 (Aquamarine). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #6885EE contains #EE68C8 (Rose Pink), #EED168 (Arylide Yellow) and #68EE8E (Very Light Malachite Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #6885EE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6885EE rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 6885EE Color
Tints
869DF1- 95AAF3
- A4B6F5
- B4C2F7
- C3CEF8
- D2DAFA
- E1E7FC
- F0F3FD
Tones
- 6D84D8
- 6F84CD
- 7283C2
- 7483B7
- 7682AC
- 7982A1
- 7B8196
- 7E818B
Shades
- 536ABE
- 495DA7
- 3E508F
- 344377
- 2A355F
- 1F2847
- 151B30
- 0A0D18
#6885EE Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
