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
254A3D
RGB
37, 74, 61
HSL
159, 33%, 22%
HSB
159, 50%, 29%
CMYK
50, 0, 18, 71
LAB
28, -17, 3
LCH
28, 17, 168
OKLCH
0.38, 0.05, 169
XYZ
4, 6, 5
LUV
28, -16, 6
HWB
159, 15%, 71%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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