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
137E72
RGB
19, 126, 114
HSL
173, 74%, 28%
HSB
173, 85%, 49%
CMYK
85, 0, 10, 51
LAB
47, -32, -2
LCH
47, 32, 184
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 183
XYZ
11, 16, 18
LUV
47, -36, 2
HWB
173, 7%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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