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Cornflower

#849DBD

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

849DBD

RGB

132, 157, 189

HSL

214, 30%, 63%

HSB

214, 30%, 74%

CMYK

30, 17, 0, 26

LAB

64, -3, -20

LCH

64, 20, 260

OKLCH

0.69, 0.06, 255

XYZ

31, 33, 53

LUV

64, -14, -29

HWB

214, 52%, 26%

Pantone

Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

Analogous

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Triadic

Tetradic

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Shades & tints

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