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
B4E8D3
RGB
180, 232, 211
HSL
156, 53%, 81%
HSB
156, 22%, 91%
CMYK
22, 0, 9, 9
LAB
88, -20, 5
LCH
88, 21, 168
OKLCH
0.89, 0.06, 168
XYZ
59, 72, 72
LUV
88, -26, 11
HWB
156, 71%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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