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
2DCCAF
RGB
45, 204, 175
HSL
169, 64%, 49%
HSB
169, 78%, 80%
CMYK
78, 0, 14, 20
LAB
74, -46, 3
LCH
74, 47, 177
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 177
XYZ
30, 47, 48
LUV
74, -57, 12
HWB
169, 18%, 20%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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