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
668A86
RGB
102, 138, 134
HSL
173, 15%, 47%
HSB
173, 26%, 54%
CMYK
26, 0, 3, 46
LAB
55, -14, -2
LCH
55, 14, 189
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 188
XYZ
19, 23, 26
LUV
55, -18, -1
HWB
173, 40%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.