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
85BCAB
RGB
133, 188, 171
HSL
161, 29%, 63%
HSB
161, 29%, 74%
CMYK
29, 0, 9, 26
LAB
72, -21, 3
LCH
72, 22, 173
OKLCH
0.75, 0.06, 173
XYZ
35, 44, 45
LUV
72, -27, 8
HWB
161, 52%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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