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
16CAA5
RGB
22, 202, 165
HSL
168, 80%, 44%
HSB
168, 89%, 79%
CMYK
89, 0, 18, 21
LAB
73, -50, 6
LCH
73, 50, 173
OKLCH
0.75, 0.14, 173
XYZ
28, 45, 43
LUV
73, -59, 18
HWB
168, 9%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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