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
12402F
RGB
18, 64, 47
HSL
158, 56%, 16%
HSB
158, 72%, 25%
CMYK
72, 0, 27, 75
LAB
24, -20, 6
LCH
24, 21, 164
OKLCH
0.33, 0.06, 165
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
24, -17, 9
HWB
158, 7%, 75%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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