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Cornflower

#6CA4FA

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
6CA4FA
RGB
108, 164, 250
HSL
216, 93%, 70%
HSB
216, 57%, 98%
CMYK
57, 34, 0, 2
LAB
66, 0, -49
LCH
66, 49, 270
OKLCH
0.72, 0.14, 259
XYZ
37, 37, 96
LUV
66, -26, -78
HWB
216, 42%, 2%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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