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
709387
RGB
112, 147, 135
HSL
159, 14%, 51%
HSB
159, 24%, 58%
CMYK
24, 0, 8, 42
LAB
58, -15, 2
LCH
58, 15, 171
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 172
XYZ
21, 26, 27
LUV
58, -18, 6
HWB
159, 44%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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