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Cornflower

#70AEFE

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
70AEFE
RGB
112, 174, 254
HSL
214, 99%, 72%
HSB
214, 56%, 100%
CMYK
56, 31, 0, 0
LAB
69, -3, -47
LCH
69, 47, 266
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 255
XYZ
40, 41, 100
LUV
69, -28, -74
HWB
214, 44%, 0%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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