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
7FACA3
RGB
127, 172, 163
HSL
168, 21%, 59%
HSB
168, 26%, 67%
CMYK
26, 0, 5, 33
LAB
67, -17, -1
LCH
67, 17, 182
OKLCH
0.71, 0.05, 181
XYZ
30, 37, 40
LUV
67, -22, 2
HWB
168, 50%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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#9CAF88
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#9FE2BF
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#B0E0E6
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#3EB489
Spanish Gray
#989898
Teal
#008080
Light Blue
#ADD8E6
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