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
42E7B9
RGB
66, 231, 185
HSL
163, 77%, 58%
HSB
163, 71%, 91%
CMYK
71, 0, 20, 9
LAB
83, -52, 10
LCH
83, 53, 169
OKLCH
0.83, 0.15, 170
XYZ
40, 62, 56
LUV
83, -63, 24
HWB
163, 26%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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