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Cornflower

#508AE4

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
508AE4
RGB
80, 138, 228
HSL
216, 73%, 60%
HSB
216, 65%, 89%
CMYK
65, 39, 0, 11
LAB
57, 2, -52
LCH
57, 52, 273
OKLCH
0.64, 0.15, 259
XYZ
26, 25, 77
LUV
57, -24, -81
HWB
216, 31%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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