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
25D09A
RGB
37, 208, 154
HSL
161, 70%, 48%
HSB
161, 82%, 82%
CMYK
82, 0, 26, 18
LAB
75, -53, 15
LCH
75, 55, 164
OKLCH
0.76, 0.15, 165
XYZ
29, 48, 38
LUV
75, -61, 30
HWB
161, 15%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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