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Cornflower

#75AAEE

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
75AAEE
RGB
117, 170, 238
HSL
214, 78%, 70%
HSB
214, 51%, 93%
CMYK
51, 29, 0, 7
LAB
68, -4, -40
LCH
68, 40, 265
OKLCH
0.73, 0.11, 255
XYZ
37, 39, 86
LUV
68, -25, -63
HWB
214, 46%, 7%
Pantone
311 C

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