#55879B Color Information

Hex color code: #55879B

A delicate blue shade, #55879B appears as (85, 135, 155) in RGB and (197°, 29%, 47%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#55879B

RGB

85, 135, 155

HSL

197°, 29%, 47%

CMYK

45%, 13%, 0%, 39%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #55879B;
background-color: #55879B;
border-color: #55879B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #55879B;
border: 2px solid #55879B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#55879B]
text-[#55879B]
border-[#55879B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_55879B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #55879B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #55879B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #55879B; 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 #55879B; background-color: #55879B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55879B20; border-left: 4px solid #55879B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #55879B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #55879B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 135, 155

Red: 85 / Green: 135 / Blue: 155

HSL

197°, 29%, 47%

Hue: 197° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

45%, 13%, 0%, 39%

Cyan: 45% / Magenta: 13% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 39%

What color is #55879B?

#55879B is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9B6955

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #55879B to RGB:

rgb(85, 135, 155)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #55879B to HSL:

hsl(197, 29%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #55879B to CMYK:

cmyk(45%, 13%, 0%, 39%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate blue tone, #55879B has RGB (85, 135, 155) and HSL (197°, 29%, 47%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #55879B is #9B6955, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #559B8C.

Use #55879B in CSS: color: #55879B or background-color: #55879B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #55879B

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.33:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55879B?

#55879B is a delicate blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #55879B?

#55879B in RGB is (85, 135, 155) - 85 red, 135 green, and 155 blue.

How to use #55879B in CSS?

Use #55879B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #55879B?

#9B6955 (complementary), #559B8C (analogous), and #3A5C69 (lighter shade) work well with #55879B.