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
55846F
RGB
85, 132, 111
HSL
153, 22%, 43%
HSB
153, 36%, 52%
CMYK
36, 0, 16, 48
LAB
51, -20, 6
LCH
51, 21, 163
OKLCH
0.57, 0.06, 165
XYZ
15, 20, 18
LUV
51, -23, 12
HWB
153, 33%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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