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
00CDB0
RGB
0, 205, 176
HSL
172, 100%, 40%
HSB
172, 100%, 80%
CMYK
100, 0, 14, 20
LAB
74, -49, 2
LCH
74, 49, 178
OKLCH
0.76, 0.14, 178
XYZ
30, 47, 49
LUV
74, -60, 11
HWB
172, 0%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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