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Cornflower

#85B7EE

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
85B7EE
RGB
133, 183, 238
HSL
211, 76%, 73%
HSB
211, 44%, 93%
CMYK
44, 23, 0, 7
LAB
72, -6, -33
LCH
72, 34, 259
OKLCH
0.77, 0.10, 251
XYZ
42, 45, 87
LUV
72, -25, -51
HWB
211, 52%, 7%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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