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
015A4E
RGB
1, 90, 78
HSL
172, 98%, 18%
HSB
172, 99%, 35%
CMYK
99, 0, 13, 65
LAB
34, -27, 0
LCH
34, 27, 180
OKLCH
0.42, 0.08, 180
XYZ
5, 8, 8
LUV
34, -27, 4
HWB
172, 0%, 65%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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