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
3EC5CB
RGB
62, 197, 203
HSL
183, 58%, 52%
HSB
183, 69%, 80%
CMYK
69, 3, 0, 20
LAB
73, -36, -14
LCH
73, 38, 202
OKLCH
0.76, 0.11, 199
XYZ
33, 45, 64
LUV
73, -50, -16
HWB
183, 24%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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