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
78DCBA
RGB
120, 220, 186
HSL
160, 59%, 67%
HSB
160, 45%, 86%
CMYK
45, 0, 15, 14
LAB
81, -37, 7
LCH
81, 37, 169
OKLCH
0.82, 0.11, 169
XYZ
42, 59, 56
LUV
81, -45, 18
HWB
160, 47%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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