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
B5ECD0
RGB
181, 236, 208
HSL
149, 59%, 82%
HSB
149, 23%, 93%
CMYK
23, 0, 12, 7
LAB
89, -22, 8
LCH
89, 24, 161
OKLCH
0.90, 0.07, 163
XYZ
60, 74, 71
LUV
89, -27, 16
HWB
149, 71%, 7%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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