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Cornflower

#659EF6

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
659EF6
RGB
101, 158, 246
HSL
216, 89%, 68%
HSB
216, 59%, 96%
CMYK
59, 36, 0, 4
LAB
64, 1, -51
LCH
64, 51, 271
OKLCH
0.70, 0.14, 259
XYZ
34, 34, 92
LUV
64, -25, -80
HWB
216, 40%, 4%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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