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
21906B
RGB
33, 144, 107
HSL
160, 63%, 35%
HSB
160, 77%, 56%
CMYK
77, 0, 26, 44
LAB
53, -39, 11
LCH
53, 40, 165
OKLCH
0.58, 0.11, 165
XYZ
13, 21, 17
LUV
53, -42, 21
HWB
160, 13%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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