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
688E81
RGB
104, 142, 129
HSL
159, 15%, 48%
HSB
159, 27%, 56%
CMYK
27, 0, 9, 44
LAB
56, -16, 2
LCH
56, 16, 171
OKLCH
0.61, 0.05, 172
XYZ
19, 24, 24
LUV
56, -19, 6
HWB
159, 41%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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