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Cornflower

#77ADFF

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
77ADFF
RGB
119, 173, 255
HSL
216, 100%, 73%
HSB
216, 53%, 100%
CMYK
53, 32, 0, 0
LAB
70, -1, -47
LCH
70, 47, 269
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 259
XYZ
41, 41, 100
LUV
70, -25, -75
HWB
216, 47%, 0%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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