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
76EBC8
RGB
118, 235, 200
HSL
162, 75%, 69%
HSB
162, 50%, 92%
CMYK
50, 0, 15, 8
LAB
86, -41, 6
LCH
86, 41, 171
OKLCH
0.86, 0.12, 172
XYZ
48, 67, 65
LUV
86, -51, 17
HWB
162, 46%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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