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
32A08D
RGB
50, 160, 141
HSL
170, 52%, 41%
HSB
170, 69%, 63%
CMYK
69, 0, 12, 37
LAB
59, -36, 0
LCH
59, 36, 179
OKLCH
0.64, 0.10, 179
XYZ
19, 28, 30
LUV
59, -43, 7
HWB
170, 20%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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