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
042115
RGB
4, 33, 21
HSL
155, 78%, 7%
HSB
155, 88%, 13%
CMYK
88, 0, 36, 87
LAB
10, -14, 5
LCH
10, 15, 161
OKLCH
0.22, 0.04, 163
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, -8, 5
HWB
155, 2%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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