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Cornflower

#61AFE6

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
61AFE6
RGB
97, 175, 230
HSL
205, 73%, 64%
HSB
205, 58%, 90%
CMYK
58, 24, 0, 10
LAB
68, -13, -36
LCH
68, 38, 250
OKLCH
0.73, 0.11, 241
XYZ
35, 39, 81
LUV
68, -33, -54
HWB
205, 38%, 10%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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