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
30715F
RGB
48, 113, 95
HSL
163, 40%, 32%
HSB
163, 58%, 44%
CMYK
58, 0, 16, 56
LAB
43, -25, 3
LCH
43, 26, 172
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 172
XYZ
9, 13, 13
LUV
43, -27, 9
HWB
163, 19%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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