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
28BBB2
RGB
40, 187, 178
HSL
176, 65%, 45%
HSB
176, 79%, 73%
CMYK
79, 0, 5, 27
LAB
69, -40, -7
LCH
69, 40, 190
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 188
XYZ
27, 39, 48
LUV
69, -51, -3
HWB
176, 16%, 27%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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