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
85BB9E
RGB
133, 187, 158
HSL
148, 28%, 63%
HSB
148, 29%, 73%
CMYK
29, 0, 16, 27
LAB
71, -23, 9
LCH
71, 25, 159
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 161
XYZ
34, 43, 39
LUV
71, -27, 17
HWB
148, 52%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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