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
308279
RGB
48, 130, 121
HSL
173, 46%, 35%
HSB
173, 63%, 51%
CMYK
63, 0, 7, 49
LAB
49, -27, -3
LCH
49, 28, 186
OKLCH
0.55, 0.08, 185
XYZ
13, 18, 21
LUV
49, -33, 0
HWB
173, 19%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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