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
CBF2ED
RGB
203, 242, 237
HSL
172, 60%, 87%
HSB
172, 16%, 95%
CMYK
16, 0, 2, 5
LAB
93, -14, -2
LCH
93, 14, 188
OKLCH
0.93, 0.04, 187
XYZ
72, 82, 92
LUV
93, -20, 0
HWB
172, 80%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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