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
42DED7
RGB
66, 222, 215
HSL
177, 70%, 56%
HSB
177, 70%, 87%
CMYK
70, 0, 3, 13
LAB
81, -43, -9
LCH
81, 44, 192
OKLCH
0.82, 0.13, 191
XYZ
41, 58, 73
LUV
81, -57, -6
HWB
177, 26%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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