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Cornflower

#84ADE8

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
84ADE8
RGB
132, 173, 232
HSL
215, 68%, 71%
HSB
215, 43%, 91%
CMYK
43, 25, 0, 9
LAB
69, -3, -34
LCH
69, 35, 265
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 257
XYZ
39, 41, 82
LUV
69, -21, -54
HWB
215, 52%, 9%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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