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
14CC8E
RGB
20, 204, 142
HSL
160, 82%, 44%
HSB
160, 90%, 80%
CMYK
90, 0, 30, 20
LAB
73, -55, 19
LCH
73, 58, 161
OKLCH
0.75, 0.16, 162
XYZ
27, 45, 33
LUV
73, -61, 36
HWB
160, 8%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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