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
486B60
RGB
72, 107, 96
HSL
161, 20%, 35%
HSB
161, 33%, 42%
CMYK
33, 0, 10, 58
LAB
42, -15, 2
LCH
42, 15, 173
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 173
XYZ
10, 13, 13
LUV
42, -17, 5
HWB
161, 28%, 58%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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