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
AFE5CE
RGB
175, 229, 206
HSL
154, 51%, 79%
HSB
154, 24%, 90%
CMYK
24, 0, 10, 10
LAB
87, -21, 5
LCH
87, 22, 166
OKLCH
0.88, 0.06, 167
XYZ
57, 70, 69
LUV
87, -27, 12
HWB
154, 69%, 10%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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