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
85FCED
RGB
133, 252, 237
HSL
172, 95%, 75%
HSB
172, 47%, 99%
CMYK
47, 0, 6, 1
LAB
92, -38, -4
LCH
92, 38, 186
OKLCH
0.92, 0.11, 185
XYZ
60, 81, 93
LUV
92, -52, 1
HWB
172, 52%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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