#55A5A0
Muted Cyan
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About #55A5A0 Muted Cyan
#55A5A0 is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 165 green, and 160 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 176°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 49%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #55A5A0 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
176°
Hue
32%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #55A5A0 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #55A5A0 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#55A5A0 on White
Contrast Ratio2.89:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#55A5A0 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.28:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #55A5A0 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #55A5A0 |
| RGB | rgb(85, 165, 160) |
| HSL | hsl(176, 32%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 165, 160 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 64.7%, 62.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 48%, 0%, 3%, 35% |
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