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
2CE4AB
RGB
44, 228, 171
HSL
161, 77%, 53%
HSB
161, 81%, 89%
CMYK
81, 0, 25, 11
LAB
81, -56, 15
LCH
81, 58, 165
OKLCH
0.82, 0.16, 166
XYZ
36, 59, 48
LUV
81, -65, 32
HWB
161, 17%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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