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
113E3C
RGB
17, 62, 60
HSL
177, 57%, 15%
HSB
177, 73%, 24%
CMYK
73, 0, 3, 76
LAB
23, -16, -4
LCH
23, 17, 192
OKLCH
0.33, 0.05, 191
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
23, -16, -2
HWB
177, 7%, 76%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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