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
178F7B
RGB
23, 143, 123
HSL
170, 72%, 33%
HSB
170, 84%, 56%
CMYK
84, 0, 14, 44
LAB
53, -36, 1
LCH
53, 36, 178
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 178
XYZ
14, 21, 22
LUV
53, -41, 8
HWB
170, 9%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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