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
90BFB9
RGB
144, 191, 185
HSL
172, 27%, 66%
HSB
172, 25%, 75%
CMYK
25, 0, 3, 25
LAB
74, -17, -2
LCH
74, 17, 188
OKLCH
0.77, 0.05, 186
XYZ
39, 47, 53
LUV
74, -24, 0
HWB
172, 56%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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