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
65BBA2
RGB
101, 187, 162
HSL
163, 39%, 56%
HSB
163, 46%, 73%
CMYK
46, 0, 13, 27
LAB
70, -32, 4
LCH
70, 32, 172
OKLCH
0.73, 0.09, 173
XYZ
30, 41, 41
LUV
70, -39, 12
HWB
163, 40%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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