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
44E8A8
RGB
68, 232, 168
HSL
157, 78%, 59%
HSB
157, 71%, 91%
CMYK
71, 0, 28, 9
LAB
83, -55, 19
LCH
83, 58, 161
OKLCH
0.83, 0.16, 162
XYZ
38, 62, 47
LUV
83, -64, 37
HWB
157, 27%, 9%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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