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
688D83
RGB
104, 141, 131
HSL
164, 15%, 48%
HSB
164, 26%, 55%
CMYK
26, 0, 7, 45
LAB
56, -15, 1
LCH
56, 15, 176
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 176
XYZ
19, 24, 25
LUV
56, -18, 4
HWB
164, 41%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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