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
2DAE95
RGB
45, 174, 149
HSL
168, 59%, 43%
HSB
168, 74%, 68%
CMYK
74, 0, 14, 32
LAB
64, -40, 2
LCH
64, 40, 177
OKLCH
0.68, 0.11, 176
XYZ
22, 33, 34
LUV
64, -48, 10
HWB
168, 18%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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