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
42FEAF
RGB
66, 254, 175
HSL
155, 99%, 63%
HSB
155, 74%, 100%
CMYK
74, 0, 31, 0
LAB
89, -61, 24
LCH
89, 66, 159
OKLCH
0.89, 0.18, 160
XYZ
45, 75, 53
LUV
89, -71, 46
HWB
155, 26%, 0%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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