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Cyan

#12E6FB

A light, moderate cyan — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.

Meaning

Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.

Applications

Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.

Conversion

HEX
12E6FB
RGB
18, 230, 251
HSL
185, 97%, 53%
HSB
185, 93%, 98%
CMYK
93, 8, 0, 2
LAB
83, -41, -24
LCH
83, 48, 210
OKLCH
0.85, 0.14, 207
XYZ
46, 64, 101
LUV
83, -62, -31
HWB
185, 7%, 2%
Pantone
311 C

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