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
03897B
RGB
3, 137, 123
HSL
174, 96%, 27%
HSB
174, 98%, 54%
CMYK
98, 0, 10, 46
LAB
51, -35, -2
LCH
51, 35, 183
OKLCH
0.57, 0.10, 182
XYZ
13, 19, 22
LUV
51, -41, 3
HWB
174, 1%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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