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
18403C
RGB
24, 64, 60
HSL
174, 45%, 17%
HSB
174, 63%, 25%
CMYK
63, 0, 6, 75
LAB
24, -16, -2
LCH
24, 16, 187
OKLCH
0.34, 0.05, 186
XYZ
3, 4, 5
LUV
24, -15, 0
HWB
174, 9%, 75%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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