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
207172
RGB
32, 113, 114
HSL
181, 56%, 29%
HSB
181, 72%, 45%
CMYK
72, 1, 0, 55
LAB
43, -24, -8
LCH
43, 26, 198
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 196
XYZ
10, 13, 18
LUV
43, -30, -7
HWB
181, 13%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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