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
3BBC93
RGB
59, 188, 147
HSL
161, 52%, 48%
HSB
161, 69%, 74%
CMYK
69, 0, 22, 26
LAB
69, -44, 10
LCH
69, 45, 167
OKLCH
0.71, 0.13, 168
XYZ
25, 39, 34
LUV
69, -51, 22
HWB
161, 23%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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