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Cornflower

#65AAFF

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
65AAFF
RGB
101, 170, 255
HSL
213, 100%, 70%
HSB
213, 60%, 100%
CMYK
60, 33, 0, 0
LAB
68, -3, -50
LCH
68, 50, 266
OKLCH
0.73, 0.14, 255
XYZ
38, 39, 100
LUV
68, -29, -79
HWB
213, 40%, 0%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Tetradic
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Shades & tints

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