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
023A36
RGB
2, 58, 54
HSL
176, 93%, 12%
HSB
176, 97%, 23%
CMYK
97, 0, 7, 77
LAB
21, -18, -3
LCH
21, 19, 188
OKLCH
0.31, 0.05, 187
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
21, -16, -1
HWB
176, 1%, 77%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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