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
87F0D8
RGB
135, 240, 216
HSL
166, 78%, 74%
HSB
166, 44%, 94%
CMYK
44, 0, 10, 6
LAB
88, -36, 2
LCH
88, 36, 177
OKLCH
0.88, 0.10, 177
XYZ
54, 72, 76
LUV
88, -47, 9
HWB
166, 53%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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