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
018588
RGB
1, 133, 136
HSL
181, 99%, 27%
HSB
181, 99%, 53%
CMYK
99, 2, 0, 47
LAB
50, -30, -11
LCH
50, 32, 200
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 198
XYZ
13, 19, 26
LUV
50, -38, -11
HWB
181, 0%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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