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
014E4F
RGB
1, 78, 79
HSL
181, 98%, 16%
HSB
181, 99%, 31%
CMYK
99, 1, 0, 69
LAB
29, -21, -7
LCH
29, 22, 198
OKLCH
0.38, 0.07, 196
XYZ
4, 6, 8
LUV
29, -22, -6
HWB
181, 0%, 69%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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