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
B9F8E4
RGB
185, 248, 228
HSL
161, 82%, 85%
HSB
161, 25%, 97%
CMYK
25, 0, 8, 3
LAB
93, -24, 3
LCH
93, 24, 173
OKLCH
0.93, 0.07, 173
XYZ
68, 83, 86
LUV
93, -31, 9
HWB
161, 73%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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