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
9DEECD
RGB
157, 238, 205
HSL
156, 70%, 77%
HSB
156, 34%, 93%
CMYK
34, 0, 14, 7
LAB
88, -31, 8
LCH
88, 32, 166
OKLCH
0.89, 0.09, 167
XYZ
55, 73, 69
LUV
88, -39, 18
HWB
156, 62%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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