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
25463E
RGB
37, 70, 62
HSL
165, 31%, 21%
HSB
165, 47%, 27%
CMYK
47, 0, 11, 73
LAB
27, -14, 1
LCH
27, 14, 177
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 176
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
27, -14, 3
HWB
165, 15%, 73%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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