#55AF99 Color Information

Hex color code: #55AF99

A gentle cyan shade, #55AF99 appears as (85, 175, 153) in RGB and (165°, 36%, 51%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:

Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#55AF99

RGB

85, 175, 153

HSL

165°, 36%, 51%

CMYK

51%, 0%, 13%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #55AF99;
background-color: #55AF99;
border-color: #55AF99;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #55AF99;
border: 2px solid #55AF99;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#55AF99]
text-[#55AF99]
border-[#55AF99]
shadow-[0_0_10px_55AF99]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #55AF99, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #55AF99; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #55AF99; 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 #55AF99; background-color: #55AF9915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #55AF9920; border-left: 4px solid #55AF99; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #55AF99; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #55AF99 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 175, 153

Red: 85 / Green: 175 / Blue: 153

HSL

165°, 36%, 51%

Hue: 165° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

51%, 0%, 13%, 31%

Cyan: 51% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 13% / Key: 31%

What color is #55AF99?

#55AF99 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AF556C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #55AF99 to RGB:

rgb(85, 175, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #55AF99 to HSL:

hsl(165, 36%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #55AF99 to CMYK:

cmyk(51%, 0%, 13%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft cyan tone, #55AF99 has RGB (85, 175, 153) and HSL (165°, 36%, 51%). 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 #55AF99 is #AF556C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #55AF6C.

Use #55AF99 in CSS: color: #55AF99 or background-color: #55AF99. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #55AF99

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.98:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55AF99?

#55AF99 is a soft cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #55AF99?

#55AF99 in RGB is (85, 175, 153) - 85 red, 175 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #55AF99 in CSS?

Use #55AF99 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #55AF99?

#AF556C (complementary), #55AF6C (analogous), and #3B7D6C (lighter shade) work well with #55AF99.