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Cornflower

#5FAAF6

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
5FAAF6
RGB
95, 170, 246
HSL
210, 89%, 67%
HSB
210, 61%, 96%
CMYK
61, 31, 0, 4
LAB
67, -7, -46
LCH
67, 46, 262
OKLCH
0.72, 0.13, 250
XYZ
36, 38, 93
LUV
67, -31, -72
HWB
210, 37%, 4%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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