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
19362B
RGB
25, 54, 43
HSL
157, 37%, 15%
HSB
157, 54%, 21%
CMYK
54, 0, 20, 79
LAB
20, -14, 3
LCH
20, 14, 166
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 167
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
20, -11, 5
HWB
157, 10%, 79%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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