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
78DCAE
RGB
120, 220, 174
HSL
152, 59%, 67%
HSB
152, 45%, 86%
CMYK
45, 0, 21, 14
LAB
81, -39, 13
LCH
81, 41, 161
OKLCH
0.82, 0.12, 162
XYZ
41, 58, 49
LUV
81, -46, 27
HWB
152, 47%, 14%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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