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
1BB88D
RGB
27, 184, 141
HSL
164, 74%, 41%
HSB
164, 85%, 72%
CMYK
85, 0, 23, 28
LAB
67, -47, 11
LCH
67, 49, 167
OKLCH
0.70, 0.14, 168
XYZ
22, 36, 31
LUV
67, -54, 23
HWB
164, 11%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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