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Cornflower

#5FA7E2

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
5FA7E2
RGB
95, 167, 226
HSL
207, 69%, 63%
HSB
207, 58%, 89%
CMYK
58, 26, 0, 11
LAB
66, -10, -37
LCH
66, 39, 255
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 245
XYZ
32, 36, 77
LUV
66, -31, -57
HWB
207, 37%, 11%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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