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Cornflower

#68ADFD

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
68ADFD
RGB
104, 173, 253
HSL
212, 97%, 70%
HSB
212, 59%, 99%
CMYK
59, 32, 0, 1
LAB
69, -5, -47
LCH
69, 47, 264
OKLCH
0.74, 0.14, 253
XYZ
38, 40, 99
LUV
69, -30, -74
HWB
212, 41%, 1%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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