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
00AF9E
RGB
0, 175, 158
HSL
174, 100%, 34%
HSB
174, 100%, 69%
CMYK
100, 0, 10, 31
LAB
64, -42, -3
LCH
64, 42, 183
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 183
XYZ
21, 33, 38
LUV
64, -51, 3
HWB
174, 0%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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