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Cornflower

#6FA7FA

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
6FA7FA
RGB
111, 167, 250
HSL
216, 93%, 71%
HSB
216, 56%, 98%
CMYK
56, 33, 0, 2
LAB
67, -1, -48
LCH
67, 48, 269
OKLCH
0.73, 0.14, 258
XYZ
38, 38, 96
LUV
67, -26, -76
HWB
216, 44%, 2%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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