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
288D71
RGB
40, 141, 113
HSL
163, 56%, 35%
HSB
163, 72%, 55%
CMYK
72, 0, 20, 45
LAB
52, -35, 6
LCH
52, 36, 170
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 170
XYZ
13, 21, 19
LUV
52, -39, 14
HWB
163, 16%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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