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
D0FCEF
RGB
208, 252, 239
HSL
162, 88%, 90%
HSB
162, 17%, 99%
CMYK
17, 0, 5, 1
LAB
96, -16, 1
LCH
96, 17, 175
OKLCH
0.96, 0.05, 175
XYZ
76, 89, 95
LUV
96, -22, 5
HWB
162, 82%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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