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
56DCAD
RGB
86, 220, 173
HSL
159, 66%, 60%
HSB
159, 61%, 86%
CMYK
61, 0, 21, 14
LAB
80, -47, 12
LCH
80, 48, 166
OKLCH
0.81, 0.14, 167
XYZ
37, 56, 48
LUV
80, -55, 26
HWB
159, 34%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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