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
79FFDE
RGB
121, 255, 222
HSL
165, 100%, 74%
HSB
165, 53%, 100%
CMYK
53, 0, 13, 0
LAB
92, -45, 4
LCH
92, 45, 175
OKLCH
0.92, 0.13, 175
XYZ
57, 81, 82
LUV
92, -57, 14
HWB
165, 47%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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