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
27BEBC
RGB
39, 190, 188
HSL
179, 66%, 45%
HSB
179, 79%, 75%
CMYK
79, 0, 1, 25
LAB
70, -39, -10
LCH
70, 40, 195
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 193
XYZ
28, 41, 54
LUV
70, -52, -9
HWB
179, 15%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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