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
159D73
RGB
21, 157, 115
HSL
161, 76%, 35%
HSB
161, 87%, 62%
CMYK
87, 0, 27, 38
LAB
57, -43, 12
LCH
57, 45, 164
OKLCH
0.62, 0.13, 165
XYZ
15, 26, 20
LUV
57, -47, 24
HWB
161, 8%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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