#55909B Color Information

Hex color code: #55909B

The hex color #55909B is a subtle cyan with RGB values of (85, 144, 155) and HSL of (189°, 29%, 47%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#55909B

RGB

85, 144, 155

HSL

189°, 29%, 47%

CMYK

45%, 7%, 0%, 39%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #55909B;
background-color: #55909B;
border-color: #55909B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #55909B;
border: 2px solid #55909B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#55909B]
text-[#55909B]
border-[#55909B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_55909B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #55909B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #55909B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #55909B; 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 #55909B; background-color: #55909B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55909B20; border-left: 4px solid #55909B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #55909B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #55909B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 144, 155

Red: 85 / Green: 144 / Blue: 155

HSL

189°, 29%, 47%

Hue: 189° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

45%, 7%, 0%, 39%

Cyan: 45% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 39%

What color is #55909B?

#55909B is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9B6055

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #55909B to RGB:

rgb(85, 144, 155)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #55909B to HSL:

hsl(189, 29%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #55909B to CMYK:

cmyk(45%, 7%, 0%, 39%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate cyan tone, #55909B has RGB (85, 144, 155) and HSL (189°, 29%, 47%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #55909B is #9B6055, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #559B82.

Use #55909B in CSS: color: #55909B or background-color: #55909B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #55909B

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.85:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55909B?

#55909B is a delicate cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #55909B?

#55909B in RGB is (85, 144, 155) - 85 red, 144 green, and 155 blue.

How to use #55909B in CSS?

Use #55909B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #55909B?

#9B6055 (complementary), #559B82 (analogous), and #3A6269 (lighter shade) work well with #55909B.