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Cornflower

#96AED3

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
96AED3
RGB
150, 174, 211
HSL
216, 41%, 71%
HSB
216, 29%, 83%
CMYK
29, 18, 0, 17
LAB
70, -2, -22
LCH
70, 22, 264
OKLCH
0.75, 0.06, 259
XYZ
39, 41, 68
LUV
70, -14, -33
HWB
216, 59%, 17%
Pantone
311 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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