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
75BEB3
RGB
117, 190, 179
HSL
171, 36%, 60%
HSB
171, 38%, 75%
CMYK
38, 0, 6, 25
LAB
72, -26, -2
LCH
72, 26, 184
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 184
XYZ
34, 44, 49
LUV
72, -34, 2
HWB
171, 46%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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