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
9BE3DB
RGB
155, 227, 219
HSL
173, 56%, 75%
HSB
173, 32%, 89%
CMYK
32, 0, 4, 11
LAB
85, -25, -4
LCH
85, 25, 188
OKLCH
0.87, 0.07, 187
XYZ
54, 67, 77
LUV
85, -35, -1
HWB
173, 61%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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