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
30BDAA
RGB
48, 189, 170
HSL
172, 59%, 46%
HSB
172, 75%, 74%
CMYK
75, 0, 10, 26
LAB
69, -41, -2
LCH
69, 41, 182
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 182
XYZ
27, 40, 44
LUV
69, -51, 5
HWB
172, 19%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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