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
1CC09E
RGB
28, 192, 158
HSL
168, 75%, 43%
HSB
168, 85%, 75%
CMYK
85, 0, 18, 25
LAB
70, -47, 5
LCH
70, 47, 173
OKLCH
0.72, 0.13, 173
XYZ
25, 40, 39
LUV
70, -56, 16
HWB
168, 11%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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