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
CDF2DD
RGB
205, 242, 221
HSL
146, 59%, 88%
HSB
146, 15%, 95%
CMYK
15, 0, 9, 5
LAB
92, -15, 6
LCH
92, 17, 159
OKLCH
0.93, 0.05, 160
XYZ
70, 82, 80
LUV
92, -19, 12
HWB
146, 80%, 5%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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