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
648576
RGB
100, 133, 118
HSL
153, 14%, 46%
HSB
153, 25%, 52%
CMYK
25, 0, 11, 48
LAB
53, -15, 4
LCH
53, 15, 164
OKLCH
0.59, 0.04, 165
XYZ
17, 21, 20
LUV
53, -17, 8
HWB
153, 39%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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