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
BBF1DF
RGB
187, 241, 223
HSL
160, 66%, 84%
HSB
160, 22%, 95%
CMYK
22, 0, 7, 5
LAB
91, -21, 3
LCH
91, 21, 172
OKLCH
0.92, 0.06, 173
XYZ
65, 79, 82
LUV
91, -27, 8
HWB
160, 73%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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