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
21E09E
RGB
33, 224, 158
HSL
159, 75%, 50%
HSB
159, 85%, 88%
CMYK
85, 0, 29, 12
LAB
80, -58, 19
LCH
80, 61, 161
OKLCH
0.80, 0.17, 163
XYZ
33, 56, 41
LUV
80, -66, 38
HWB
159, 13%, 12%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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