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
9FE7E4
RGB
159, 231, 228
HSL
178, 60%, 76%
HSB
178, 31%, 91%
CMYK
31, 0, 1, 9
LAB
87, -24, -6
LCH
87, 24, 194
OKLCH
0.88, 0.07, 193
XYZ
57, 70, 84
LUV
87, -35, -5
HWB
178, 62%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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