#559ABB Color Information

Hex color code: #559ABB

A delicate blue shade, #559ABB appears as (85, 154, 187) in RGB and (199°, 43%, 53%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#559ABB

RGB

85, 154, 187

HSL

199°, 43%, 53%

CMYK

55%, 18%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #559ABB;
background-color: #559ABB;
border-color: #559ABB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #559ABB;
border: 2px solid #559ABB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#559ABB]
text-[#559ABB]
border-[#559ABB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_559ABB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #559ABB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #559ABB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #559ABB; 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 #559ABB; background-color: #559ABB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #559ABB20; border-left: 4px solid #559ABB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #559ABB; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #559ABB in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 154, 187

Red: 85 / Green: 154 / Blue: 187

HSL

199°, 43%, 53%

Hue: 199° / Saturation: 43% / Lightness: 53%

CMYK

55%, 18%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 55% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #559ABB?

#559ABB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BB7454

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #559ABB to RGB:

rgb(85, 154, 187)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #559ABB to HSL:

hsl(199, 43%, 53%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #559ABB to CMYK:

cmyk(55%, 18%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle blue tone, #559ABB has RGB (85, 154, 187) and HSL (199°, 43%, 53%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #559ABB is #BB7454, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #54BBA8.

Use #559ABB in CSS: color: #559ABB or background-color: #559ABB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #559ABB

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.73:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #559ABB?

#559ABB is a subtle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #559ABB?

#559ABB in RGB is (85, 154, 187) - 85 red, 154 green, and 187 blue.

How to use #559ABB in CSS?

Use #559ABB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #559ABB?

#BB7454 (complementary), #54BBA8 (analogous), and #37708B (lighter shade) work well with #559ABB.