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
1AE8BB
RGB
26, 232, 187
HSL
167, 82%, 51%
HSB
167, 89%, 91%
CMYK
89, 0, 19, 9
LAB
82, -56, 8
LCH
82, 56, 171
OKLCH
0.83, 0.16, 172
XYZ
38, 62, 57
LUV
82, -67, 22
HWB
167, 10%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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