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Cornflower

#899CB6

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

899CB6

RGB

137, 156, 182

HSL

215, 24%, 63%

HSB

215, 25%, 71%

CMYK

25, 14, 0, 29

LAB

64, -3, -16

LCH

64, 16, 261

OKLCH

0.69, 0.04, 256

XYZ

31, 32, 49

LUV

64, -11, -24

HWB

215, 54%, 29%

Pantone

Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

Analogous

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