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
0EDDAD
RGB
14, 221, 173
HSL
166, 88%, 46%
HSB
166, 94%, 87%
CMYK
94, 0, 22, 13
LAB
79, -55, 10
LCH
79, 56, 169
OKLCH
0.80, 0.16, 170
XYZ
34, 55, 48
LUV
79, -65, 25
HWB
166, 5%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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