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
388368
RGB
56, 131, 104
HSL
158, 40%, 37%
HSB
158, 57%, 51%
CMYK
57, 0, 21, 49
LAB
49, -30, 7
LCH
49, 30, 166
OKLCH
0.55, 0.09, 167
XYZ
12, 18, 16
LUV
49, -32, 15
HWB
158, 22%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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