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
2DFFCA
RGB
45, 255, 202
HSL
165, 100%, 59%
HSB
165, 82%, 100%
CMYK
82, 0, 21, 0
LAB
90, -59, 11
LCH
90, 60, 170
OKLCH
0.89, 0.17, 170
XYZ
47, 76, 68
LUV
90, -72, 27
HWB
165, 18%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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