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
65B28E
RGB
101, 178, 142
HSL
152, 33%, 55%
HSB
152, 43%, 70%
CMYK
43, 0, 20, 30
LAB
67, -31, 11
LCH
67, 33, 161
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 162
XYZ
26, 37, 31
LUV
67, -36, 21
HWB
152, 40%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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