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
287D5F
RGB
40, 125, 95
HSL
159, 52%, 32%
HSB
159, 68%, 49%
CMYK
68, 0, 24, 51
LAB
47, -32, 9
LCH
47, 33, 165
OKLCH
0.53, 0.09, 166
XYZ
10, 16, 13
LUV
47, -34, 17
HWB
159, 16%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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