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
7B9C8A
RGB
123, 156, 138
HSL
147, 14%, 55%
HSB
147, 21%, 61%
CMYK
21, 0, 12, 39
LAB
61, -15, 6
LCH
61, 16, 159
OKLCH
0.66, 0.05, 161
XYZ
25, 30, 28
LUV
61, -17, 10
HWB
147, 48%, 39%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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