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
BBEAD9
RGB
187, 234, 217
HSL
158, 53%, 83%
HSB
158, 20%, 92%
CMYK
20, 0, 7, 8
LAB
89, -18, 3
LCH
89, 18, 171
OKLCH
0.90, 0.05, 171
XYZ
62, 74, 77
LUV
89, -24, 8
HWB
158, 73%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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