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Cornflower

#73A9FA

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
73A9FA
RGB
115, 169, 250
HSL
216, 93%, 72%
HSB
216, 54%, 98%
CMYK
54, 32, 0, 2
LAB
68, -1, -47
LCH
68, 47, 269
OKLCH
0.73, 0.13, 258
XYZ
39, 39, 96
LUV
68, -25, -74
HWB
216, 45%, 2%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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