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
4B997E
RGB
75, 153, 126
HSL
159, 34%, 45%
HSB
159, 51%, 60%
CMYK
51, 0, 18, 40
LAB
58, -30, 7
LCH
58, 31, 168
OKLCH
0.63, 0.09, 168
XYZ
18, 26, 24
LUV
58, -35, 14
HWB
159, 29%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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