#55C3AB Color Information

Hex color code: #55C3AB

#55C3AB is a pastel cyan color. In RGB it is (85, 195, 171), and in HSL it is (167°, 48%, 55%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameMedium Aquamarine
HEX
#55C3AB
RGB
85, 195, 171
HSL
167°, 48%, 55%
CMYK
56%, 0%, 12%, 24%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #55C3AB;
background-color: #55C3AB;
border-color: #55C3AB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #55C3AB;
border: 2px solid #55C3AB;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#55C3AB]
text-[#55C3AB]
border-[#55C3AB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_55C3AB]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #55C3AB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #55C3AB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #55C3AB; 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 #55C3AB; background-color: #55C3AB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #55C3AB20; border-left: 4px solid #55C3AB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #55C3AB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #55C3AB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

85, 195, 171

Red: 85 / Green: 195 / Blue: 171

HSL

167°, 48%, 55%

Hue: 167° / Saturation: 48% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

56%, 0%, 12%, 24%

Cyan: 56% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 12% / Key: 24%

What color is #55C3AB?

#55C3AB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #55C3AB to RGB:

rgb(85, 195, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #55C3AB to HSL:

hsl(167, 48%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #55C3AB to CMYK:

cmyk(56%, 0%, 12%, 24%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#55C3AB is a pastel cyan color with RGB values of 85, 195, 171 and HSL of 167°, 48%, 55%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #55C3AB is #C3556D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #55C374.

Use #55C3AB in CSS: color: #55C3AB or background-color: #55C3AB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #55C3AB

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.78:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #55C3AB?

#55C3AB is a pastel cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #55C3AB?

#55C3AB in RGB is (85, 195, 171) - 85 red, 195 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #55C3AB in CSS?

Use #55C3AB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #55C3AB?

#C3556D (complementary), #55C374 (analogous), and #359782 (lighter shade) work well with #55C3AB.