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Cornflower

#879BB3

A balanced, muted 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
879BB3
RGB
135, 155, 179
HSL
213, 22%, 62%
HSB
213, 25%, 70%
CMYK
25, 13, 0, 30
LAB
63, -3, -15
LCH
63, 15, 258
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 253
XYZ
30, 32, 47
LUV
63, -11, -22
HWB
213, 53%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

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