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
70A09E
RGB
112, 160, 158
HSL
178, 20%, 53%
HSB
178, 30%, 63%
CMYK
30, 0, 1, 37
LAB
62, -17, -4
LCH
62, 18, 195
OKLCH
0.67, 0.05, 193
XYZ
25, 31, 37
LUV
62, -24, -3
HWB
178, 44%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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Teal
#008080
Mint
#3EB489
Sage
#9CAF88
Powder Blue
#B0E0E6
Spanish Gray
#989898
Light Blue
#ADD8E6
Sky Blue
#87CEEB
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