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
268268
RGB
38, 130, 104
HSL
163, 55%, 33%
HSB
163, 71%, 51%
CMYK
71, 0, 20, 49
LAB
49, -33, 6
LCH
49, 33, 170
OKLCH
0.55, 0.09, 170
XYZ
11, 17, 16
LUV
49, -36, 13
HWB
163, 15%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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