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
46FFB8
RGB
70, 255, 184
HSL
157, 100%, 64%
HSB
157, 73%, 100%
CMYK
73, 0, 28, 0
LAB
90, -60, 20
LCH
90, 63, 161
OKLCH
0.89, 0.18, 162
XYZ
47, 76, 58
LUV
90, -70, 41
HWB
157, 27%, 0%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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