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Cornflower

#85B4E6

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
85B4E6
RGB
133, 180, 230
HSL
211, 66%, 71%
HSB
211, 42%, 90%
CMYK
42, 22, 0, 10
LAB
71, -6, -30
LCH
71, 31, 258
OKLCH
0.76, 0.09, 251
XYZ
40, 43, 81
LUV
71, -23, -47
HWB
211, 52%, 10%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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