Information about #55ACB4 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #55ACB4 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(85, 172, 180) (33.3% red, 67.5% green, 70.6% blue), or CMYK 37 / 3 / 0 / 29 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#55ACB4 is a mildly saturated cyan that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Fountain Blue (#65ADB2). Nearby in the Register you will also find Toto (#519DAF) and Moderate Cyan (#4AA8A8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(85, 172, 180)), which gives #55ACB4 its character. If you plan to put text on a #55ACB4 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.6:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #55ACB4 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#55ACB4 color variations

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#55ACB4 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #55ACB4

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Toto color link
Toto

#519DAF

Pastel Teal color link
Pastel Teal

#63B7B7

Soft Teal color link
Soft Teal

#44A9AA

Verdigris color link
Verdigris

#43B3AE

Shakespeare color link
Shakespeare

#609AB8

Viking color link
Viking

#4DB1C8

Puerto Rico color link
Puerto Rico

#59BAA3

Such Fun color link
Such Fun

#489EA8

Crystal Blue color link
Crystal Blue

#68A0B0

#55ACB4 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#55ACB4
  • RGB85, 172, 180
  • CMYK37, 3, 0, 29
  • HSL185°, 39%, 52%
  • HSL Precise185.053°, 38.776%, 51.961%
  • HSV185°, 53%, 71%
  • HSB185°, 53%, 71%
  • HEX ID55ACB4
  • DECIMAL ID5614772
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB67.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB70.6%
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