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
75B59E
RGB
117, 181, 158
HSL
158, 30%, 58%
HSB
158, 35%, 71%
CMYK
35, 0, 13, 29
LAB
69, -25, 5
LCH
69, 26, 169
OKLCH
0.72, 0.07, 170
XYZ
30, 39, 38
LUV
69, -31, 12
HWB
158, 46%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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