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
B5E5CC
RGB
181, 229, 204
HSL
149, 48%, 80%
HSB
149, 21%, 90%
CMYK
21, 0, 11, 10
LAB
87, -20, 7
LCH
87, 21, 161
OKLCH
0.88, 0.06, 162
XYZ
58, 70, 68
LUV
87, -24, 14
HWB
149, 71%, 10%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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