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Cornflower

#508AE1

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
508AE1
RGB
80, 138, 225
HSL
216, 71%, 60%
HSB
216, 64%, 88%
CMYK
64, 39, 0, 12
LAB
57, 2, -51
LCH
57, 51, 272
OKLCH
0.63, 0.14, 258
XYZ
26, 25, 75
LUV
57, -24, -79
HWB
216, 31%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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