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
1EC397
RGB
30, 195, 151
HSL
164, 73%, 44%
HSB
164, 85%, 76%
CMYK
85, 0, 23, 24
LAB
70, -49, 10
LCH
70, 50, 168
OKLCH
0.73, 0.14, 169
XYZ
26, 42, 36
LUV
70, -57, 24
HWB
164, 12%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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