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
08C59D
RGB
8, 197, 157
HSL
167, 92%, 40%
HSB
167, 96%, 77%
CMYK
96, 0, 20, 23
LAB
71, -50, 8
LCH
71, 51, 171
OKLCH
0.73, 0.14, 171
XYZ
26, 42, 39
LUV
71, -59, 20
HWB
167, 3%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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