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
41BB99
RGB
65, 187, 153
HSL
163, 48%, 49%
HSB
163, 65%, 73%
CMYK
65, 0, 18, 27
LAB
69, -41, 7
LCH
69, 42, 171
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 171
XYZ
26, 39, 36
LUV
69, -49, 17
HWB
163, 25%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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