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
27FFCC
RGB
39, 255, 204
HSL
166, 100%, 58%
HSB
166, 85%, 100%
CMYK
85, 0, 20, 0
LAB
90, -60, 10
LCH
90, 60, 171
OKLCH
0.89, 0.17, 171
XYZ
47, 76, 69
LUV
90, -73, 26
HWB
166, 15%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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