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
ADF3DB
RGB
173, 243, 219
HSL
159, 74%, 82%
HSB
159, 29%, 95%
CMYK
29, 0, 10, 5
LAB
91, -26, 4
LCH
91, 27, 171
OKLCH
0.91, 0.08, 171
XYZ
62, 78, 79
LUV
91, -34, 12
HWB
159, 68%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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