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
618477
RGB
97, 132, 119
HSL
158, 15%, 45%
HSB
158, 27%, 52%
CMYK
27, 0, 10, 48
LAB
52, -15, 3
LCH
52, 15, 169
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 170
XYZ
17, 20, 21
LUV
52, -17, 7
HWB
158, 38%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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