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
33E5CC
RGB
51, 229, 204
HSL
172, 77%, 55%
HSB
172, 78%, 90%
CMYK
78, 0, 11, 10
LAB
82, -49, -1
LCH
82, 49, 181
OKLCH
0.83, 0.14, 181
XYZ
40, 61, 67
LUV
82, -63, 7
HWB
172, 20%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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