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Cyan

#78EEFD

A light, moderate cyan — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.

Meaning

Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.

Applications

Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.

Conversion

HEX
78EEFD
RGB
120, 238, 253
HSL
187, 97%, 73%
HSB
187, 53%, 99%
CMYK
53, 6, 0, 1
LAB
88, -32, -18
LCH
88, 37, 210
OKLCH
0.89, 0.11, 206
XYZ
56, 72, 104
LUV
88, -49, -23
HWB
187, 47%, 1%
Pantone
566 C

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