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
00AD8E
RGB
0, 173, 142
HSL
169, 100%, 34%
HSB
169, 100%, 68%
CMYK
100, 0, 18, 32
LAB
63, -45, 5
LCH
63, 45, 174
OKLCH
0.67, 0.13, 174
XYZ
20, 32, 31
LUV
63, -52, 15
HWB
169, 0%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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