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
21BB85
RGB
33, 187, 133
HSL
159, 70%, 43%
HSB
159, 82%, 73%
CMYK
82, 0, 29, 27
LAB
68, -49, 16
LCH
68, 52, 162
OKLCH
0.70, 0.15, 163
XYZ
23, 38, 28
LUV
68, -55, 31
HWB
159, 13%, 27%
Pantone
364 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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