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
28DC96
RGB
40, 220, 150
HSL
157, 72%, 51%
HSB
157, 82%, 86%
CMYK
82, 0, 32, 14
LAB
78, -57, 22
LCH
78, 61, 159
OKLCH
0.79, 0.17, 160
XYZ
32, 54, 38
LUV
78, -65, 41
HWB
157, 16%, 14%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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