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
52EEB1
RGB
82, 238, 177
HSL
157, 82%, 63%
HSB
157, 66%, 93%
CMYK
66, 0, 26, 7
LAB
85, -53, 17
LCH
85, 56, 162
OKLCH
0.85, 0.16, 163
XYZ
42, 66, 52
LUV
85, -63, 35
HWB
157, 32%, 7%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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