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
00FFC6
RGB
0, 255, 198
HSL
167, 100%, 50%
HSB
167, 100%, 100%
CMYK
100, 0, 22, 0
LAB
89, -62, 13
LCH
89, 63, 169
OKLCH
0.89, 0.18, 169
XYZ
46, 76, 66
LUV
89, -75, 30
HWB
167, 0%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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