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
8EFCDC
RGB
142, 252, 220
HSL
163, 95%, 77%
HSB
163, 44%, 99%
CMYK
44, 0, 13, 1
LAB
92, -39, 5
LCH
92, 39, 173
OKLCH
0.92, 0.11, 173
XYZ
59, 81, 80
LUV
92, -50, 15
HWB
163, 56%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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