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
B4E0DC
RGB
180, 224, 220
HSL
175, 42%, 79%
HSB
175, 20%, 88%
CMYK
20, 0, 2, 12
LAB
86, -15, -3
LCH
86, 16, 191
OKLCH
0.87, 0.05, 190
XYZ
58, 68, 78
LUV
86, -23, -2
HWB
175, 71%, 12%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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