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
00C595
RGB
0, 197, 149
HSL
165, 100%, 39%
HSB
165, 100%, 77%
CMYK
100, 0, 24, 23
LAB
71, -52, 12
LCH
71, 53, 167
OKLCH
0.73, 0.15, 168
XYZ
25, 42, 35
LUV
71, -59, 26
HWB
165, 0%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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