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
53B2AD
RGB
83, 178, 173
HSL
177, 38%, 51%
HSB
177, 53%, 70%
CMYK
53, 0, 3, 30
LAB
67, -30, -6
LCH
67, 31, 192
OKLCH
0.71, 0.09, 191
XYZ
27, 37, 45
LUV
67, -40, -4
HWB
177, 33%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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