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
167252
RGB
22, 114, 82
HSL
159, 68%, 27%
HSB
159, 81%, 45%
CMYK
81, 0, 28, 55
LAB
42, -33, 10
LCH
42, 35, 163
OKLCH
0.49, 0.10, 164
XYZ
8, 13, 10
LUV
42, -34, 18
HWB
159, 9%, 55%
Pantone
356 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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