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
40705F
RGB
64, 112, 95
HSL
159, 27%, 35%
HSB
159, 43%, 44%
CMYK
43, 0, 15, 56
LAB
43, -20, 4
LCH
43, 21, 169
OKLCH
0.51, 0.06, 169
XYZ
10, 14, 13
LUV
43, -22, 9
HWB
159, 25%, 56%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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