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
DAFDED
RGB
218, 253, 237
HSL
153, 90%, 92%
HSB
153, 14%, 99%
CMYK
14, 0, 6, 1
LAB
96, -14, 4
LCH
96, 14, 165
OKLCH
0.96, 0.04, 166
XYZ
79, 91, 94
LUV
96, -18, 8
HWB
153, 85%, 1%
Pantone
365 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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