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
0A5D4E
RGB
10, 93, 78
HSL
169, 81%, 20%
HSB
169, 89%, 36%
CMYK
89, 0, 16, 64
LAB
35, -27, 2
LCH
35, 27, 176
OKLCH
0.43, 0.08, 176
XYZ
5, 8, 9
LUV
35, -27, 6
HWB
169, 4%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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