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Cornflower

#78ACE8

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
78ACE8
RGB
120, 172, 232
HSL
212, 71%, 69%
HSB
212, 48%, 91%
CMYK
48, 26, 0, 9
LAB
68, -5, -36
LCH
68, 36, 261
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 253
XYZ
37, 39, 82
LUV
68, -25, -56
HWB
212, 47%, 9%
Pantone
311 C

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