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
87EAD0
RGB
135, 234, 208
HSL
164, 70%, 72%
HSB
164, 42%, 92%
CMYK
42, 0, 11, 8
LAB
86, -35, 3
LCH
86, 35, 175
OKLCH
0.87, 0.10, 175
XYZ
51, 69, 70
LUV
86, -45, 11
HWB
164, 53%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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