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Cornflower

#86B0EF

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
86B0EF
RGB
134, 176, 239
HSL
216, 77%, 73%
HSB
216, 44%, 94%
CMYK
44, 26, 0, 6
LAB
71, -2, -36
LCH
71, 37, 267
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 258
XYZ
41, 42, 88
LUV
71, -22, -57
HWB
216, 53%, 6%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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