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
0BC796
RGB
11, 199, 150
HSL
164, 90%, 41%
HSB
164, 94%, 78%
CMYK
94, 0, 25, 22
LAB
71, -52, 12
LCH
71, 53, 167
OKLCH
0.74, 0.15, 167
XYZ
26, 43, 36
LUV
71, -60, 27
HWB
164, 4%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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