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
01281F
RGB
1, 40, 31
HSL
166, 95%, 8%
HSB
166, 98%, 16%
CMYK
98, 0, 22, 84
LAB
13, -16, 2
LCH
13, 16, 173
OKLCH
0.25, 0.05, 173
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -11, 3
HWB
166, 0%, 84%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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