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Cornflower

#71AEE0

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
71AEE0
RGB
113, 174, 224
HSL
207, 64%, 66%
HSB
207, 50%, 88%
CMYK
50, 22, 0, 12
LAB
68, -10, -32
LCH
68, 33, 253
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 244
XYZ
35, 39, 76
LUV
68, -28, -48
HWB
207, 44%, 12%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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