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Cornflower

#6EAEFF

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
6EAEFF
RGB
110, 174, 255
HSL
214, 100%, 72%
HSB
214, 57%, 100%
CMYK
57, 32, 0, 0
LAB
69, -3, -47
LCH
69, 47, 266
OKLCH
0.74, 0.14, 255
XYZ
40, 41, 100
LUV
69, -28, -75
HWB
214, 43%, 0%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

Analogous
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Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

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