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
CFFFF8
RGB
207, 255, 248
HSL
171, 100%, 91%
HSB
171, 19%, 100%
CMYK
19, 0, 3, 0
LAB
97, -17, -2
LCH
97, 17, 187
OKLCH
0.96, 0.05, 186
XYZ
78, 92, 102
LUV
97, -24, 0
HWB
171, 81%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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