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
53E4C8
RGB
83, 228, 200
HSL
168, 73%, 61%
HSB
168, 64%, 89%
CMYK
64, 0, 12, 11
LAB
82, -45, 2
LCH
82, 45, 178
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 178
XYZ
42, 61, 64
LUV
82, -57, 11
HWB
168, 33%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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