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Cornflower

#77A3EB

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
77A3EB
RGB
119, 163, 235
HSL
217, 74%, 69%
HSB
217, 49%, 92%
CMYK
49, 31, 0, 8
LAB
66, 0, -41
LCH
66, 41, 270
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 260
XYZ
36, 36, 84
LUV
66, -22, -65
HWB
217, 47%, 8%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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