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
21D6A4
RGB
33, 214, 164
HSL
163, 73%, 48%
HSB
163, 85%, 84%
CMYK
85, 0, 23, 16
LAB
77, -53, 12
LCH
77, 55, 167
OKLCH
0.78, 0.15, 168
XYZ
31, 51, 43
LUV
77, -62, 27
HWB
163, 13%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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