#55ADD3 Color Information

Hex color code: #55ADD3

#55ADD3 is a peaceful blue color. In RGB it is (85, 173, 211), and in HSL it is (198°, 59%, 58%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#55ADD3

RGB

85, 173, 211

HSL

198°, 59%, 58%

CMYK

60%, 18%, 0%, 17%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #55ADD3;
background-color: #55ADD3;
border-color: #55ADD3;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #55ADD3;
border: 2px solid #55ADD3;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#55ADD3]
text-[#55ADD3]
border-[#55ADD3]
shadow-[0_0_10px_55ADD3]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #55ADD3, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #55ADD3; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #55ADD3; 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 #55ADD3; background-color: #55ADD315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55ADD320; border-left: 4px solid #55ADD3; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #55ADD3; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #55ADD3 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 173, 211

Red: 85 / Green: 173 / Blue: 211

HSL

198°, 59%, 58%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 59% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

60%, 18%, 0%, 17%

Cyan: 60% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 17%

What color is #55ADD3?

#55ADD3 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

D37B55

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #55ADD3 to RGB:

rgb(85, 173, 211)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #55ADD3 to HSL:

hsl(198, 59%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #55ADD3 to CMYK:

cmyk(60%, 18%, 0%, 17%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#55ADD3 is a tranquil blue color with RGB values of 85, 173, 211 and HSL of 198°, 59%, 58%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #55ADD3 is #D37B55, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #55D3BA.

Use #55ADD3 in CSS: color: #55ADD3 or background-color: #55ADD3. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #55ADD3

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.30:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55ADD3?

#55ADD3 is a tranquil blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #55ADD3?

#55ADD3 in RGB is (85, 173, 211) - 85 red, 173 green, and 211 blue.

How to use #55ADD3 in CSS?

Use #55ADD3 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #55ADD3?

#D37B55 (complementary), #55D3BA (analogous), and #2D88AE (lighter shade) work well with #55ADD3.