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
177966
RGB
23, 121, 102
HSL
168, 68%, 28%
HSB
168, 81%, 47%
CMYK
81, 0, 16, 53
LAB
45, -32, 2
LCH
45, 32, 176
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 176
XYZ
10, 15, 15
LUV
45, -35, 8
HWB
168, 9%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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