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Cornflower

#5BABEC

A light, 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
5BABEC
RGB
91, 171, 236
HSL
207, 79%, 64%
HSB
207, 61%, 93%
CMYK
61, 28, 0, 7
LAB
67, -11, -41
LCH
67, 42, 255
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 245
XYZ
34, 37, 85
LUV
67, -33, -63
HWB
207, 36%, 7%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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