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
04281F
RGB
4, 40, 31
HSL
165, 82%, 9%
HSB
165, 90%, 16%
CMYK
90, 0, 22, 84
LAB
13, -15, 2
LCH
13, 16, 172
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 172
XYZ
1, 2, 2
LUV
13, -10, 3
HWB
165, 2%, 84%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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