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
317155
RGB
49, 113, 85
HSL
154, 40%, 32%
HSB
154, 57%, 44%
CMYK
57, 0, 25, 56
LAB
43, -27, 9
LCH
43, 28, 161
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 163
XYZ
9, 13, 11
LUV
43, -28, 16
HWB
154, 19%, 56%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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