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
30DE9D
RGB
48, 222, 157
HSL
158, 73%, 53%
HSB
158, 78%, 87%
CMYK
78, 0, 29, 13
LAB
79, -56, 19
LCH
79, 59, 161
OKLCH
0.80, 0.16, 162
XYZ
33, 55, 41
LUV
79, -64, 38
HWB
158, 19%, 13%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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