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Cornflower

#61AFE8

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
61AFE8
RGB
97, 175, 232
HSL
205, 75%, 65%
HSB
205, 58%, 91%
CMYK
58, 25, 0, 9
LAB
68, -12, -37
LCH
68, 39, 251
OKLCH
0.73, 0.11, 242
XYZ
35, 39, 82
LUV
68, -33, -56
HWB
205, 38%, 9%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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