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
53BC9E
RGB
83, 188, 158
HSL
163, 44%, 53%
HSB
163, 56%, 74%
CMYK
56, 0, 16, 26
LAB
70, -37, 6
LCH
70, 38, 171
OKLCH
0.72, 0.11, 172
XYZ
28, 40, 39
LUV
70, -45, 15
HWB
163, 33%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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