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
00C9CE
RGB
0, 201, 206
HSL
181, 100%, 40%
HSB
181, 100%, 81%
CMYK
100, 2, 0, 19
LAB
73, -41, -15
LCH
73, 44, 200
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 198
XYZ
32, 46, 66
LUV
73, -56, -16
HWB
181, 0%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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