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
60D79E
RGB
96, 215, 158
HSL
151, 60%, 61%
HSB
151, 55%, 84%
CMYK
55, 0, 27, 16
LAB
78, -45, 18
LCH
78, 48, 159
OKLCH
0.80, 0.14, 160
XYZ
35, 54, 41
LUV
78, -52, 34
HWB
151, 38%, 16%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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