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
CDFEFB
RGB
205, 254, 251
HSL
176, 96%, 90%
HSB
176, 19%, 100%
CMYK
19, 0, 1, 0
LAB
96, -17, -4
LCH
96, 17, 194
OKLCH
0.96, 0.05, 192
XYZ
78, 91, 105
LUV
96, -25, -3
HWB
176, 80%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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