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
579072
RGB
87, 144, 114
HSL
148, 25%, 45%
HSB
148, 40%, 56%
CMYK
40, 0, 21, 44
LAB
55, -25, 10
LCH
55, 27, 158
OKLCH
0.61, 0.08, 160
XYZ
17, 23, 19
LUV
55, -27, 18
HWB
148, 34%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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