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
034E48
RGB
3, 78, 72
HSL
175, 93%, 16%
HSB
175, 96%, 31%
CMYK
96, 0, 8, 69
LAB
29, -23, -3
LCH
29, 23, 187
OKLCH
0.38, 0.07, 186
XYZ
4, 6, 7
LUV
29, -23, 0
HWB
175, 1%, 69%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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