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
48EDB3
RGB
72, 237, 179
HSL
159, 82%, 61%
HSB
159, 70%, 93%
CMYK
70, 0, 24, 7
LAB
84, -54, 15
LCH
84, 56, 164
OKLCH
0.85, 0.16, 165
XYZ
41, 65, 53
LUV
84, -64, 33
HWB
159, 28%, 7%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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