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
1CD8BA
RGB
28, 216, 186
HSL
170, 77%, 48%
HSB
170, 87%, 85%
CMYK
87, 0, 14, 15
LAB
78, -50, 2
LCH
78, 50, 178
OKLCH
0.79, 0.14, 178
XYZ
34, 53, 55
LUV
78, -62, 12
HWB
170, 11%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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