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
173A2B
RGB
23, 58, 43
HSL
154, 43%, 16%
HSB
154, 60%, 23%
CMYK
60, 0, 26, 77
LAB
21, -17, 5
LCH
21, 17, 162
OKLCH
0.32, 0.05, 163
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
21, -13, 7
HWB
154, 9%, 77%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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