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
699285
RGB
105, 146, 133
HSL
161, 16%, 49%
HSB
161, 28%, 57%
CMYK
28, 0, 9, 43
LAB
57, -17, 2
LCH
57, 17, 173
OKLCH
0.63, 0.05, 173
XYZ
20, 25, 26
LUV
57, -20, 6
HWB
161, 41%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.