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Cornflower

#6FA7FF

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
6FA7FF
RGB
111, 167, 255
HSL
217, 100%, 72%
HSB
217, 56%, 100%
CMYK
56, 35, 0, 0
LAB
68, 1, -50
LCH
68, 50, 271
OKLCH
0.73, 0.14, 259
XYZ
38, 38, 100
LUV
68, -26, -80
HWB
217, 44%, 0%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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