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Cornflower

#689EF7

A light, 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
689EF7
RGB
104, 158, 247
HSL
217, 90%, 69%
HSB
217, 58%, 97%
CMYK
58, 36, 0, 3
LAB
64, 2, -51
LCH
64, 51, 272
OKLCH
0.70, 0.14, 260
XYZ
35, 34, 93
LUV
64, -25, -80
HWB
217, 41%, 3%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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