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Cyan

#48E0EF

A light, moderate cyan — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.

Meaning

Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.

Applications

Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.

Conversion

HEX
48E0EF
RGB
72, 224, 239
HSL
185, 84%, 61%
HSB
185, 70%, 94%
CMYK
70, 6, 0, 6
LAB
82, -37, -20
LCH
82, 42, 208
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 205
XYZ
45, 61, 91
LUV
82, -55, -25
HWB
185, 28%, 6%
Pantone
311 C

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