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
05C8BB
RGB
5, 200, 187
HSL
176, 95%, 40%
HSB
176, 98%, 78%
CMYK
98, 0, 7, 22
LAB
73, -45, -6
LCH
73, 45, 187
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 187
XYZ
30, 45, 54
LUV
73, -57, -1
HWB
176, 2%, 22%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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