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Cornflower

#709DE3

A balanced, 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
709DE3
RGB
112, 157, 227
HSL
217, 67%, 66%
HSB
217, 51%, 89%
CMYK
51, 31, 0, 11
LAB
64, -1, -41
LCH
64, 41, 269
OKLCH
0.69, 0.11, 259
XYZ
33, 33, 77
LUV
64, -22, -64
HWB
217, 44%, 11%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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