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
4EE5A8
RGB
78, 229, 168
HSL
156, 74%, 60%
HSB
156, 66%, 90%
CMYK
66, 0, 27, 10
LAB
82, -52, 18
LCH
82, 55, 161
OKLCH
0.83, 0.15, 162
XYZ
38, 60, 47
LUV
82, -61, 35
HWB
156, 31%, 10%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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