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Cornflower

#648DCE

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
648DCE
RGB
100, 141, 206
HSL
217, 52%, 60%
HSB
217, 51%, 81%
CMYK
51, 32, 0, 19
LAB
58, 0, -38
LCH
58, 38, 269
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 259
XYZ
26, 26, 62
LUV
58, -20, -59
HWB
217, 39%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

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Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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