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
55CBA2
RGB
85, 203, 162
HSL
159, 53%, 56%
HSB
159, 58%, 80%
CMYK
58, 0, 20, 20
LAB
74, -42, 10
LCH
74, 43, 167
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 167
XYZ
32, 47, 42
LUV
74, -50, 22
HWB
159, 33%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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