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
40DCA7
RGB
64, 220, 167
HSL
160, 69%, 56%
HSB
160, 71%, 86%
CMYK
71, 0, 24, 14
LAB
79, -51, 14
LCH
79, 53, 165
OKLCH
0.80, 0.15, 166
XYZ
35, 55, 45
LUV
79, -60, 30
HWB
160, 25%, 14%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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