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
95BBBA
RGB
149, 187, 186
HSL
178, 22%, 66%
HSB
178, 20%, 73%
CMYK
20, 0, 1, 27
LAB
73, -13, -4
LCH
73, 14, 196
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 194
XYZ
39, 45, 53
LUV
73, -20, -3
HWB
178, 58%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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