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Cornflower

#689BE4

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
689BE4
RGB
104, 155, 228
HSL
215, 70%, 65%
HSB
215, 54%, 89%
CMYK
54, 32, 0, 11
LAB
63, -2, -43
LCH
63, 43, 268
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 257
XYZ
31, 32, 78
LUV
63, -24, -67
HWB
215, 41%, 11%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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