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
AEF3DC
RGB
174, 243, 220
HSL
160, 74%, 82%
HSB
160, 28%, 95%
CMYK
28, 0, 9, 5
LAB
91, -26, 4
LCH
91, 26, 172
OKLCH
0.91, 0.08, 172
XYZ
62, 78, 80
LUV
91, -34, 11
HWB
160, 68%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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