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Cornflower

#609CDE

A balanced, moderate 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
609CDE
RGB
96, 156, 222
HSL
211, 66%, 62%
HSB
211, 57%, 87%
CMYK
57, 30, 0, 13
LAB
62, -5, -40
LCH
62, 40, 262
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 252
XYZ
30, 32, 74
LUV
62, -26, -62
HWB
211, 38%, 13%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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