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Cornflower

#61A3DA

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
61A3DA
RGB
97, 163, 218
HSL
207, 62%, 62%
HSB
207, 56%, 85%
CMYK
56, 25, 0, 15
LAB
64, -10, -35
LCH
64, 36, 254
OKLCH
0.69, 0.11, 245
XYZ
31, 34, 71
LUV
64, -29, -53
HWB
207, 38%, 15%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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