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
A5CCC2
RGB
165, 204, 194
HSL
165, 28%, 72%
HSB
165, 19%, 80%
CMYK
19, 0, 5, 20
LAB
79, -15, 0
LCH
79, 15, 178
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 178
XYZ
47, 55, 59
LUV
79, -20, 4
HWB
165, 65%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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