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
306F71
RGB
48, 111, 113
HSL
182, 40%, 32%
HSB
182, 58%, 44%
CMYK
58, 2, 0, 56
LAB
43, -21, -8
LCH
43, 22, 200
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 198
XYZ
10, 13, 18
LUV
43, -26, -7
HWB
182, 19%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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