Psychology
Cyan reads as cool, clean, and slightly clinical — the color of clear water, ice, and sterile environments. Calming without the gravity of deep blue.
Meaning
Associated with technology, communication, and freshness. It's one of the four process inks, indirectly tying it to printing, screens, and infrastructure visuals.
Applications
Strong choice for tech, healthcare, and wellness products. Use bright cyan sparingly — it can overpower neighboring hues.
Conversion
HEX
00997B
RGB
0, 153, 123
HSL
168, 100%, 30%
HSB
168, 100%, 60%
CMYK
100, 0, 20, 40
LAB
56, -41, 6
LCH
56, 42, 172
OKLCH
0.61, 0.12, 172
XYZ
15, 24, 23
LUV
56, -46, 15
HWB
168, 0%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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