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
65E4CC
RGB
101, 228, 204
HSL
169, 70%, 65%
HSB
169, 56%, 89%
CMYK
56, 0, 11, 11
LAB
83, -41, 1
LCH
83, 41, 179
OKLCH
0.84, 0.12, 179
XYZ
44, 63, 67
LUV
83, -53, 8
HWB
169, 40%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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