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
0A4635
RGB
10, 70, 53
HSL
163, 75%, 16%
HSB
163, 86%, 27%
CMYK
86, 0, 24, 73
LAB
26, -23, 5
LCH
26, 23, 168
OKLCH
0.35, 0.07, 169
XYZ
3, 5, 4
LUV
26, -20, 8
HWB
163, 4%, 73%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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