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
53BF95
RGB
83, 191, 149
HSL
157, 46%, 54%
HSB
157, 57%, 75%
CMYK
57, 0, 22, 25
LAB
70, -40, 11
LCH
70, 42, 164
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 165
XYZ
28, 41, 35
LUV
70, -46, 24
HWB
157, 33%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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