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
23BB9E
RGB
35, 187, 158
HSL
169, 68%, 44%
HSB
169, 81%, 73%
CMYK
81, 0, 16, 27
LAB
68, -45, 3
LCH
68, 45, 176
OKLCH
0.71, 0.13, 176
XYZ
25, 38, 38
LUV
68, -53, 13
HWB
169, 14%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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