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
79ABA5
RGB
121, 171, 165
HSL
173, 23%, 57%
HSB
173, 29%, 67%
CMYK
29, 0, 4, 33
LAB
66, -18, -3
LCH
66, 18, 188
OKLCH
0.70, 0.05, 187
XYZ
29, 36, 41
LUV
66, -25, 0
HWB
173, 47%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Mint
#3EB489
Sage
#9CAF88
Powder Blue
#B0E0E6
Teal
#008080
Light Blue
#ADD8E6
Spanish Gray
#989898
Sky Blue
#87CEEB
Browse every named teal on shades of teal, or all families on colors.