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
00BDC3
RGB
0, 189, 195
HSL
182, 100%, 38%
HSB
182, 100%, 76%
CMYK
100, 3, 0, 24
LAB
69, -39, -15
LCH
69, 42, 201
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 199
XYZ
28, 40, 58
LUV
69, -53, -17
HWB
182, 0%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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