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
8BF9E6
RGB
139, 249, 230
HSL
170, 90%, 76%
HSB
170, 44%, 98%
CMYK
44, 0, 8, 2
LAB
91, -37, -1
LCH
91, 37, 182
OKLCH
0.91, 0.11, 181
XYZ
59, 79, 87
LUV
91, -49, 5
HWB
170, 55%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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