#559B86 Color Information

Hex color code: #559B86

The hex color #559B86 is a delicate cyan with RGB values of (85, 155, 134) and HSL of (162°, 29%, 47%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#559B86

RGB

85, 155, 134

HSL

162°, 29%, 47%

CMYK

45%, 0%, 14%, 39%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #559B86;
background-color: #559B86;
border-color: #559B86;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #559B86;
border: 2px solid #559B86;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#559B86]
text-[#559B86]
border-[#559B86]
shadow-[0_0_10px_559B86]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #559B86, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #559B86; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #559B86; 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 #559B86; background-color: #559B8615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #559B8620; border-left: 4px solid #559B86; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #559B86; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #559B86 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 155, 134

Red: 85 / Green: 155 / Blue: 134

HSL

162°, 29%, 47%

Hue: 162° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

45%, 0%, 14%, 39%

Cyan: 45% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 14% / Key: 39%

What color is #559B86?

#559B86 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9B556A

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #559B86 to RGB:

rgb(85, 155, 134)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #559B86 to HSL:

hsl(162, 29%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #559B86 to CMYK:

cmyk(45%, 0%, 14%, 39%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#559B86 is a gentle cyan color with RGB values of 85, 155, 134 and HSL of 162°, 29%, 47%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #559B86 is #9B556A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #559B63.

Use #559B86 in CSS: color: #559B86 or background-color: #559B86. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #559B86

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.42:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #559B86?

#559B86 is a gentle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #559B86?

#559B86 in RGB is (85, 155, 134) - 85 red, 155 green, and 134 blue.

How to use #559B86 in CSS?

Use #559B86 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #559B86?

#9B556A (complementary), #559B63 (analogous), and #3A695B (lighter shade) work well with #559B86.