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
00BCBA
RGB
0, 188, 186
HSL
179, 100%, 37%
HSB
179, 100%, 74%
CMYK
100, 0, 1, 26
LAB
69, -41, -11
LCH
69, 42, 195
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 193
XYZ
27, 40, 53
LUV
69, -53, -10
HWB
179, 0%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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