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
23AAAE
RGB
35, 170, 174
HSL
182, 67%, 41%
HSB
182, 80%, 68%
CMYK
80, 2, 0, 32
LAB
63, -34, -13
LCH
63, 37, 200
OKLCH
0.67, 0.11, 198
XYZ
23, 32, 45
LUV
63, -46, -13
HWB
182, 14%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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