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Cornflower

#609FF6

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
609FF6
RGB
96, 159, 246
HSL
215, 89%, 67%
HSB
215, 61%, 96%
CMYK
61, 35, 0, 4
LAB
64, -1, -50
LCH
64, 50, 269
OKLCH
0.70, 0.14, 257
XYZ
34, 34, 92
LUV
64, -27, -80
HWB
215, 38%, 4%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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