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
276F51
RGB
39, 111, 81
HSL
155, 48%, 29%
HSB
155, 65%, 44%
CMYK
65, 0, 27, 56
LAB
42, -29, 10
LCH
42, 31, 161
OKLCH
0.49, 0.09, 162
XYZ
8, 12, 10
LUV
42, -30, 17
HWB
155, 15%, 56%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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