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
85F0BF
RGB
133, 240, 191
HSL
153, 78%, 73%
HSB
153, 45%, 94%
CMYK
45, 0, 20, 6
LAB
87, -41, 14
LCH
87, 43, 161
OKLCH
0.88, 0.12, 163
XYZ
50, 71, 60
LUV
87, -49, 28
HWB
153, 52%, 6%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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