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Cornflower

#609FFF

A light, 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
609FFF
RGB
96, 159, 255
HSL
216, 100%, 69%
HSB
216, 62%, 100%
CMYK
62, 38, 0, 0
LAB
65, 2, -55
LCH
65, 55, 272
OKLCH
0.70, 0.16, 259
XYZ
35, 34, 99
LUV
65, -27, -87
HWB
216, 38%, 0%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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