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
1BC2BA
RGB
27, 194, 186
HSL
177, 76%, 43%
HSB
177, 86%, 76%
CMYK
86, 0, 4, 24
LAB
71, -42, -8
LCH
71, 43, 191
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 189
XYZ
29, 42, 53
LUV
71, -54, -5
HWB
177, 11%, 24%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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