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Blue is a popular color in decorating and décor because of how calming and serene it can be. But with so many shades of blue, how can you possibly decide what to use?
This collection of 25 shades of cornflower blue will help you to pick the perfect shades for your own decorating projects to bring more peace and calm to your life!
Here are our Readers Most Voted for Shades of Cornflower Blue
Cornflower Blue
RGB: 100, 149, 237
Hex: #6495ED
Common Uses: Bedrooms and cool color schemes.
Matches well with: Light Beige
Standard cornflower blue is a wonderfully rich and vibrant color but it still has that coldness you want from blue. It’s a halfway point between some of the bright and lighter shades we will see throughout the collection.
Light Cornflower Blue
RGB: 147, 204, 234
Hex: #93CCEA
Common Uses: Bathrooms or bedrooms.
Matches well with: Light pink.
Light cornflower blue takes the basic color we saw in the previous entry and makes it a few shades lighter. This gives it a less intense, more relaxing feeling that can evoke a very different mood than that one did.
What could you use this shade for?
Pastel Cornflower Blue
RGB: 171, 200, 226
Hex: #ABC8E2
Common Uses: Water themes or nurseries.
Matches well with: Light green.
Pastel cornflower blue is a slightly softer shade than the previous one, and while the difference may be subtle when seen like this, it makes a big difference when you see it on a larger scale, so you may want to look closely at each one.
Deep Cornflower Blue
RGB: 60, 90, 153
Hex: #3C5A99
Common Uses: Boy’s room accents and water themes.
Matches well with: Light brown.
Deep cornflower blue is the darkest shade we have seen so far by quite a margin, and it has such a richness to it! You could use this as an accent or as a dominant color in a water themed room.
Dark Cornflower Blue
RGB: 38, 70, 109
Hex: #26466D
Common Uses: Color highlights and accessories.
Matches well with: Dark brown.
Dark cornflower blue is even darker than previous shades, and it won’t be everyone’s taste to use it for a larger space. I like to use shades like these for patterns like stripes on brighter colors to give some depth and edge.
French Cornflower Blue
RGB: 75, 124, 172
Hex: #4B7CAC
Common Uses: Swimming pool areas and aquatic themes.
Matches well with: Light pastel yellow.
French cornflower blue lightens things up again, but it retains that lovely richness that cornflower blue is known for. I think it would be perfect for swimming pool areas and rooms with water décor themes.
Steel Cornflower Blue
RGB: 77, 90, 117
Hex: #4D5A75
Common Uses: Dark bedroom colors and accents.
Matches well with: Dark purple.
Steel cornflower blue is another dark shade that could work great as a color accent with patterns and certain décor elements. It could be a dominating color if you want a more intense look for a room.
You could also offset it with lighter elements.
Powder Cornflower Blue
RGB: 176, 224, 230
Hex: #B0E0E6
Common Uses: Bathrooms or nurseries.
Matches well with: Light pink.
Powder cornflower blue is so soft and lovely, and it could be used as a calming dominant color in rooms such as bathrooms or kid’s nurseries, to name a few.
You could likely make it work in many other rooms and styles as well!
Sky Cornflower Blue
RGB: 108, 181, 255
Hex: #6CB5FF
Common Uses: Boy’s bedrooms or parties.
Matches well with: Peach orange.
Sky cornflower blue is a bit darker than the previous shade, but it still has some lightness and subtlety to it. It may still be too dark for some, but I think it could work wonderfully for a boy’s bedroom or as a party décor color.
Periwinkle Cornflower Blue
RGB: 195, 205, 230
Hex: #C3CDE6
Common Uses: Bathrooms or living room walls.
Matches well with: Light green.
Periwinkle cornflower blue is another softer shade, but it’s not so soft that it would be unnoticeable on your walls. It’s a versatile shade that could be used in anything from bathroom to living room walls.
There are many other possibilities too!
Ice Cornflower Blue
RGB: 207, 236, 236
Hex: #CFECEC
Common Uses: Nurseries and playrooms.
Matches well with: Light purple.
Ice cornflower blue has the perfect name, as it does give me an icy feeling when looking at it. This is a compliment though, as it creates a feeling of calm and serenity.
You can project that feeling into any space you use this shade in.
Misty Cornflower Blue
RGB: 193, 205, 205
Hex: #C1CDCD
Common Uses: Offices and bedroom walls.
Matches well with: Pastel light purple.
Misty cornflower blue is another shade with a great name as it reminds me of lovely misty days. This color is so smoky and soft but it also has some depth to it.
It would be a lovely shade to use for an office or maybe a bedroom.
Crystal Cornflower Blue
RGB: 174, 238, 238
Hex: #AEEEEE
Common Uses: Boy’s bedrooms and nurseries.
Matches well with: Pink.
Crystal cornflower blue is one of the coldest, iciest shades we have seen so far, and I love it! It may be cold and light, but it also has some vibrancy to it.
Gentle Cornflower Blue
RGB: 108, 123, 139
Hex: #6C7B8B
Common Uses: Meditative spaces or relaxing bedrooms.
Matches well with: Pastel brown.
Gentle cornflower blue’s name may make you think of cooler, milder colors, but it does have some depth to it and is a lovely rich blue. It’s dull enough to not be overpowering, and it can be used in so many different ways.
Cornflower Gray
RGB: 176, 169, 171
Hex: #B0A9AB
Common Uses: Living rooms and offices.
Matches well with: Beige.
Cornflower gray is a shade with less blue in it than most shades in this list. It’s more muted, giving it a serene, mature feeling.
You could use this for spaces like living rooms, offices or bedrooms to name a few spaces.
Frost Cornflower Blue
RGB: 162, 207, 254
Hex: #A2CFFE
Common Uses: Nurseries or younger kid’s rooms.
Matches well with: Light pink.
Frost cornflower has a coldness to it, but it’s still vibrant and inviting. This lack of brightness and intensity would make it a great choice for a younger kid’s bedroom or a nursery.
What else could you use it for?
Velvet Cornflower Blue
RGB: 90, 94, 107
Hex: #5A5E6B
Common Uses: Color highlights or dark décor.
Matches well with: Dark brown.
Velvet cornflower blue is another dark and rich shade that would mostly be used for color highlights or part of the décor like curtains and pillows.
It may be too dark to use for dominant wall colors, but it could work in some cases!
Royal Cornflower Blue
RGB: 77, 107, 136
Hex: #4D6B88
Common Uses: Bathroom towels, décor elements.
Matches well with: Dark pastel yellow.
Royal cornflower blue is a little less intense than the previous shade but it is still pretty dark and striking.
I like to use this kind of color for bathroom towels, mats and other smaller décor elements, but some do like to use it more prominently.
Lavender Cornflower Blue
RGB: 140, 168, 230
Hex: #8CA8E6
Common Uses: Bedroom walls or playrooms.
Matches well with: Light peach.
Lavender cornflower blue is soft and yet still bright, and so it would be a great choice for any areas you want to feel calm and serene. Bedroom walls, nurseries and playrooms would be perfect choices for this kind of color.
Clear Sky Cornflower Blue
RGB: 135, 206, 250
Hex: #87CEFA
Common Uses: Ceilings or bedroom walls.
Matches well with: Dark pastel pink.
Clear sky cornflower blue is another shade with a perfect name, as it does remind me of a clear summer sky. For that reason, I would use this for a bedroom ceiling or walls to induce a similar calm feeling.
Serenity Cornflower Blue
RGB: 130, 207, 253
Hex: #82CFFD
Common Uses: Subtle color schemes and bedroom ceilings.
Matches well with: Light green.
Serenity cornflower blue is another shade with an apt name, as it does cause serenity and peace within me when I see it. I would like to use it for a bedroom ceiling to induce calm as I fall asleep or relax.
Regal Cornflower Blue
RGB: 31, 58, 147
Hex: #1F3A93
Common Uses: Color accents and pool areas.
Matches well with: Dark yellow.
Regal cornflower blue does have a richness and regality to it that befits its name. It will bring some intensity and definition to a color scheme that can really make it more engaging.
Sapphire Cornflower Blue
RGB: 15, 82, 186
Hex: #0F52BA
Common Uses: Kitchen or bedroom walls.
Matches well with: Dark orange.
Sapphire cornflower blue is a slightly lighter shade of the previous one that could be better suited to a wider range of rooms, styles and color schemes.
If you pair it with a dark orange, then it can make a great combination.
Chambray Cornflower Blue
RGB: 120, 135, 171
Hex: #7887AB
Common Uses: Bedrooms or offices.
Matches well with: Pastel brown.
Chambray cornflower blue is so rich and light that I could see it being a wonderful color addition to a bedroom, office or similar area. It will help to make the room so much more relaxing!
Twillight Cornflower Blue
RGB: 219, 230, 253
Hex: #DBE6FD
Common Uses: Bedroom walls or ceilings.
Matches well with: Light brown.
Our final shade, twilight cornflower blue is a soft and subtle color that could be used as a wall or ceiling color without overpowering the rest of the colors of your room or décor.
In Summary
That is all 25 of the most popular shades of cornflower blue for you to consider! My favorite would be lavender cornflower blue because it’s such a good mix of light and dark, but you surely spotted some favorites of your own.
Which of these shades will you use in your own decoration projects?
