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
C8FBE0
RGB
200, 251, 224
HSL
148, 86%, 88%
HSB
148, 20%, 98%
CMYK
20, 0, 11, 2
LAB
95, -21, 7
LCH
95, 22, 160
OKLCH
0.95, 0.06, 162
XYZ
72, 87, 83
LUV
95, -26, 15
HWB
148, 78%, 2%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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