#55829B Color Information

Hex color code: #55829B

A pastel blue shade, #55829B appears as (85, 130, 155) in RGB and (201°, 29%, 47%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#55829B

RGB

85, 130, 155

HSL

201°, 29%, 47%

CMYK

45%, 16%, 0%, 39%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #55829B;
background-color: #55829B;
border-color: #55829B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #55829B;
border: 2px solid #55829B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#55829B]
text-[#55829B]
border-[#55829B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_55829B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #55829B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #55829B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #55829B; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #55829B; background-color: #55829B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55829B20; border-left: 4px solid #55829B; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #55829B; }

Related Colors

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Split Complementary

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #55829B in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 130, 155

Red: 85 / Green: 130 / Blue: 155

HSL

201°, 29%, 47%

Hue: 201° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

45%, 16%, 0%, 39%

Cyan: 45% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 39%

What color is #55829B?

#55829B is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9B6D55

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #55829B to RGB:

rgb(85, 130, 155)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #55829B to HSL:

hsl(201, 29%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #55829B to CMYK:

cmyk(45%, 16%, 0%, 39%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #55829B has RGB (85, 130, 155) and HSL (201°, 29%, 47%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #55829B is #9B6D55, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #559B90.

Use #55829B in CSS: color: #55829B or background-color: #55829B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #55829B

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.05:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55829B?

#55829B is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #55829B?

#55829B in RGB is (85, 130, 155) - 85 red, 130 green, and 155 blue.

How to use #55829B in CSS?

Use #55829B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #55829B?

#9B6D55 (complementary), #559B90 (analogous), and #3A5969 (lighter shade) work well with #55829B.