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Cornflower

#70ABEC

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
70ABEC
RGB
112, 171, 236
HSL
211, 77%, 68%
HSB
211, 53%, 93%
CMYK
53, 28, 0, 7
LAB
68, -6, -39
LCH
68, 40, 261
OKLCH
0.73, 0.11, 252
XYZ
36, 39, 85
LUV
68, -27, -61
HWB
211, 44%, 7%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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