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
1BF8E4
RGB
27, 248, 228
HSL
175, 94%, 54%
HSB
175, 89%, 97%
CMYK
89, 0, 8, 3
LAB
88, -53, -5
LCH
88, 53, 185
OKLCH
0.88, 0.15, 184
XYZ
48, 73, 85
LUV
88, -69, 2
HWB
175, 11%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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