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
1CB89B
RGB
28, 184, 155
HSL
169, 74%, 42%
HSB
169, 85%, 72%
CMYK
85, 0, 16, 28
LAB
67, -45, 3
LCH
67, 45, 176
OKLCH
0.70, 0.13, 175
XYZ
24, 37, 37
LUV
67, -53, 13
HWB
169, 11%, 28%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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