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
175148
RGB
23, 81, 72
HSL
171, 56%, 20%
HSB
171, 72%, 32%
CMYK
72, 0, 11, 68
LAB
31, -21, 0
LCH
31, 21, 181
OKLCH
0.40, 0.06, 181
XYZ
4, 7, 7
LUV
31, -21, 2
HWB
171, 9%, 68%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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