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Cyan

#49ECFF

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
49ECFF
RGB
73, 236, 255
HSL
186, 100%, 64%
HSB
186, 71%, 100%
CMYK
71, 7, 0, 0
LAB
86, -39, -22
LCH
86, 44, 210
OKLCH
0.87, 0.13, 207
XYZ
51, 69, 105
LUV
86, -58, -29
HWB
186, 29%, 0%
Pantone
311 C

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