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
309C97
RGB
48, 156, 151
HSL
177, 53%, 40%
HSB
177, 69%, 61%
CMYK
69, 0, 3, 39
LAB
58, -32, -7
LCH
58, 33, 192
OKLCH
0.63, 0.10, 191
XYZ
19, 27, 33
LUV
58, -41, -5
HWB
177, 19%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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