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
20C19B
RGB
32, 193, 155
HSL
166, 72%, 44%
HSB
166, 83%, 76%
CMYK
83, 0, 20, 24
LAB
70, -48, 8
LCH
70, 48, 171
OKLCH
0.72, 0.14, 171
XYZ
26, 41, 38
LUV
70, -56, 19
HWB
166, 13%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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