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
C5FFE4
RGB
197, 255, 228
HSL
152, 100%, 89%
HSB
152, 23%, 100%
CMYK
23, 0, 11, 0
LAB
96, -23, 7
LCH
96, 24, 164
OKLCH
0.95, 0.07, 165
XYZ
73, 89, 87
LUV
96, -29, 15
HWB
152, 77%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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