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Cornflower

#709FEB

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
709FEB
RGB
112, 159, 235
HSL
217, 75%, 68%
HSB
217, 52%, 92%
CMYK
52, 32, 0, 8
LAB
65, 0, -44
LCH
65, 44, 270
OKLCH
0.70, 0.12, 260
XYZ
34, 34, 83
LUV
65, -23, -69
HWB
217, 44%, 8%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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