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
147E73
RGB
20, 126, 115
HSL
174, 73%, 29%
HSB
174, 84%, 49%
CMYK
84, 0, 9, 51
LAB
47, -31, -3
LCH
47, 31, 185
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 184
XYZ
11, 16, 19
LUV
47, -36, 1
HWB
174, 8%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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