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Cornflower

#72ACEF

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
72ACEF
RGB
114, 172, 239
HSL
212, 80%, 69%
HSB
212, 52%, 94%
CMYK
52, 28, 0, 6
LAB
68, -5, -40
LCH
68, 40, 262
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 253
XYZ
37, 39, 87
LUV
68, -27, -62
HWB
212, 45%, 6%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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