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
183B37
RGB
24, 59, 55
HSL
173, 42%, 16%
HSB
173, 59%, 23%
CMYK
59, 0, 7, 77
LAB
22, -14, -2
LCH
22, 14, 186
OKLCH
0.33, 0.04, 186
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
22, -13, 0
HWB
173, 9%, 77%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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