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
648474
RGB
100, 132, 116
HSL
150, 14%, 45%
HSB
150, 24%, 52%
CMYK
24, 0, 12, 48
LAB
52, -14, 5
LCH
52, 15, 162
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 163
XYZ
17, 20, 20
LUV
52, -16, 9
HWB
150, 39%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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