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
CBEBDA
RGB
203, 235, 218
HSL
148, 44%, 86%
HSB
148, 14%, 92%
CMYK
14, 0, 7, 8
LAB
90, -13, 5
LCH
90, 14, 161
OKLCH
0.91, 0.04, 162
XYZ
67, 77, 78
LUV
90, -16, 10
HWB
148, 80%, 8%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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