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
306753
RGB
48, 103, 83
HSL
158, 36%, 30%
HSB
158, 53%, 40%
CMYK
53, 0, 19, 60
LAB
39, -23, 5
LCH
39, 24, 167
OKLCH
0.47, 0.07, 167
XYZ
8, 11, 10
LUV
39, -24, 11
HWB
158, 19%, 60%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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