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
1BDDBF
RGB
27, 221, 191
HSL
171, 78%, 49%
HSB
171, 88%, 87%
CMYK
88, 0, 14, 13
LAB
79, -51, 2
LCH
79, 51, 178
OKLCH
0.80, 0.14, 178
XYZ
36, 56, 58
LUV
79, -63, 11
HWB
171, 11%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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