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
09402E
RGB
9, 64, 46
HSL
160, 75%, 14%
HSB
160, 86%, 25%
CMYK
86, 0, 28, 75
LAB
23, -22, 6
LCH
23, 23, 165
OKLCH
0.33, 0.06, 166
XYZ
2, 4, 3
LUV
23, -18, 9
HWB
160, 4%, 75%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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