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Cornflower

#4D98FD

A balanced, vivid 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
4D98FD
RGB
77, 152, 253
HSL
214, 98%, 65%
HSB
214, 70%, 99%
CMYK
70, 40, 0, 1
LAB
62, 1, -58
LCH
62, 58, 271
OKLCH
0.68, 0.17, 257
XYZ
32, 31, 97
LUV
62, -29, -92
HWB
214, 30%, 1%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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