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
79A2A2
RGB
121, 162, 162
HSL
180, 18%, 55%
HSB
180, 25%, 64%
CMYK
25, 0, 0, 36
LAB
64, -14, -5
LCH
64, 15, 198
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 196
XYZ
27, 33, 39
LUV
64, -21, -4
HWB
180, 47%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Teal
#008080
Spanish Gray
#989898
Sage
#9CAF88
Powder Blue
#B0E0E6
Light Blue
#ADD8E6
Gray
#808080
Sky Blue
#87CEEB
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