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
15534D
RGB
21, 83, 77
HSL
174, 60%, 20%
HSB
174, 75%, 33%
CMYK
75, 0, 7, 67
LAB
31, -21, -2
LCH
31, 21, 187
OKLCH
0.40, 0.06, 186
XYZ
5, 7, 8
LUV
31, -22, 0
HWB
174, 8%, 67%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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