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
8BF1BE
RGB
139, 241, 190
HSL
150, 78%, 75%
HSB
150, 42%, 95%
CMYK
42, 0, 21, 5
LAB
88, -40, 15
LCH
88, 42, 159
OKLCH
0.88, 0.12, 161
XYZ
51, 72, 60
LUV
88, -47, 30
HWB
150, 55%, 5%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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