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Cornflower

#85A7CE

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
85A7CE
RGB
133, 167, 206
HSL
212, 43%, 66%
HSB
212, 35%, 81%
CMYK
35, 19, 0, 19
LAB
67, -5, -24
LCH
67, 24, 259
OKLCH
0.72, 0.07, 252
XYZ
35, 37, 64
LUV
67, -18, -36
HWB
212, 52%, 19%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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