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
11322A
RGB
17, 50, 42
HSL
165, 49%, 13%
HSB
165, 66%, 20%
CMYK
66, 0, 16, 80
LAB
18, -14, 1
LCH
18, 15, 175
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 175
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -12, 3
HWB
165, 7%, 80%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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