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
21DCC7
RGB
33, 220, 199
HSL
173, 74%, 50%
HSB
173, 85%, 86%
CMYK
85, 0, 10, 14
LAB
79, -49, -3
LCH
79, 49, 183
OKLCH
0.81, 0.14, 183
XYZ
37, 56, 63
LUV
79, -62, 4
HWB
173, 13%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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