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
1B453D
RGB
27, 69, 61
HSL
169, 44%, 19%
HSB
169, 61%, 27%
CMYK
61, 0, 12, 73
LAB
26, -17, 0
LCH
26, 17, 179
OKLCH
0.36, 0.05, 179
XYZ
3, 5, 5
LUV
26, -16, 2
HWB
169, 11%, 73%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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