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
4EBE8C
RGB
78, 190, 140
HSL
153, 46%, 53%
HSB
153, 59%, 75%
CMYK
59, 0, 26, 25
LAB
70, -42, 15
LCH
70, 45, 160
OKLCH
0.72, 0.13, 161
XYZ
26, 40, 31
LUV
70, -48, 29
HWB
153, 31%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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