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
398569
RGB
57, 133, 105
HSL
158, 40%, 37%
HSB
158, 57%, 52%
CMYK
57, 0, 21, 48
LAB
50, -30, 8
LCH
50, 31, 166
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 166
XYZ
13, 19, 16
LUV
50, -33, 15
HWB
158, 22%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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