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Cornflower

#70AEF8

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
70AEF8
RGB
112, 174, 248
HSL
213, 91%, 71%
HSB
213, 55%, 97%
CMYK
55, 30, 0, 3
LAB
69, -5, -44
LCH
69, 44, 264
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 254
XYZ
39, 40, 95
LUV
69, -28, -69
HWB
213, 44%, 3%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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