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Cornflower

#86A4BD

A light, muted 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
86A4BD
RGB
134, 164, 189
HSL
207, 29%, 63%
HSB
207, 29%, 74%
CMYK
29, 13, 0, 26
LAB
66, -6, -17
LCH
66, 18, 249
OKLCH
0.70, 0.05, 244
XYZ
32, 35, 53
LUV
66, -16, -24
HWB
207, 53%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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