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
D9FEF0
RGB
217, 254, 240
HSL
157, 95%, 92%
HSB
157, 15%, 100%
CMYK
15, 0, 6, 0
LAB
97, -14, 3
LCH
97, 15, 170
OKLCH
0.97, 0.04, 171
XYZ
80, 92, 96
LUV
97, -19, 7
HWB
157, 85%, 0%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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