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
3B655D
RGB
59, 101, 93
HSL
169, 26%, 31%
HSB
169, 42%, 40%
CMYK
42, 0, 8, 60
LAB
40, -17, 0
LCH
40, 17, 181
OKLCH
0.47, 0.05, 181
XYZ
8, 11, 12
LUV
40, -19, 2
HWB
169, 23%, 60%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.