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
197866
RGB
25, 120, 102
HSL
169, 66%, 28%
HSB
169, 79%, 47%
CMYK
79, 0, 15, 53
LAB
45, -31, 2
LCH
45, 31, 177
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 176
XYZ
10, 15, 15
LUV
45, -34, 7
HWB
169, 10%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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