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
D6FFEC
RGB
214, 255, 236
HSL
152, 100%, 92%
HSB
152, 16%, 100%
CMYK
16, 0, 7, 0
LAB
97, -16, 5
LCH
97, 17, 165
OKLCH
0.97, 0.05, 166
XYZ
79, 92, 93
LUV
97, -21, 10
HWB
152, 84%, 0%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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