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
CBECD9
RGB
203, 236, 217
HSL
145, 46%, 86%
HSB
145, 14%, 93%
CMYK
14, 0, 8, 7
LAB
91, -14, 5
LCH
91, 15, 159
OKLCH
0.91, 0.04, 160
XYZ
67, 78, 77
LUV
91, -17, 11
HWB
145, 80%, 7%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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