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
014C44
RGB
1, 76, 68
HSL
174, 97%, 15%
HSB
174, 99%, 30%
CMYK
99, 0, 11, 70
LAB
28, -23, -1
LCH
28, 23, 184
OKLCH
0.37, 0.07, 183
XYZ
4, 6, 6
LUV
28, -22, 1
HWB
174, 0%, 70%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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