Back to all colors

Cornflower

#609BFB

A balanced, vivid cornflower — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.

Meaning

Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.

Applications

Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.

Conversion

HEX
609BFB
RGB
96, 155, 251
HSL
217, 95%, 68%
HSB
217, 62%, 98%
CMYK
62, 38, 0, 2
LAB
63, 3, -55
LCH
63, 55, 273
OKLCH
0.69, 0.15, 260
XYZ
34, 33, 96
LUV
63, -26, -86
HWB
217, 38%, 2%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.