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Cornflower

#79A6EB

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
79A6EB
RGB
121, 166, 235
HSL
216, 74%, 70%
HSB
216, 49%, 92%
CMYK
49, 29, 0, 8
LAB
67, -1, -40
LCH
67, 40, 268
OKLCH
0.72, 0.11, 259
XYZ
37, 37, 84
LUV
67, -22, -63
HWB
216, 47%, 8%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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