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Cornflower

#659FE2

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
659FE2
RGB
101, 159, 226
HSL
212, 68%, 64%
HSB
212, 55%, 89%
CMYK
55, 30, 0, 11
LAB
64, -5, -40
LCH
64, 41, 263
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 253
XYZ
31, 33, 77
LUV
64, -26, -62
HWB
212, 40%, 11%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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