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
1BE9BF
RGB
27, 233, 191
HSL
168, 82%, 51%
HSB
168, 88%, 91%
CMYK
88, 0, 18, 9
LAB
83, -55, 7
LCH
83, 56, 173
OKLCH
0.83, 0.16, 173
XYZ
39, 62, 59
LUV
83, -67, 20
HWB
168, 11%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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