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
118D89
RGB
17, 141, 137
HSL
178, 78%, 31%
HSB
178, 88%, 55%
CMYK
88, 0, 3, 45
LAB
53, -33, -7
LCH
53, 33, 193
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 191
XYZ
14, 21, 27
LUV
53, -40, -5
HWB
178, 7%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.