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
BBECD7
RGB
187, 236, 215
HSL
154, 56%, 83%
HSB
154, 21%, 93%
CMYK
21, 0, 9, 7
LAB
90, -19, 5
LCH
90, 20, 166
OKLCH
0.90, 0.06, 167
XYZ
63, 75, 76
LUV
90, -25, 11
HWB
154, 73%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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