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
2EE2C2
RGB
46, 226, 194
HSL
169, 76%, 53%
HSB
169, 80%, 89%
CMYK
80, 0, 14, 11
LAB
81, -51, 3
LCH
81, 51, 177
OKLCH
0.82, 0.14, 177
XYZ
38, 59, 60
LUV
81, -63, 13
HWB
169, 18%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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