#55AA9D
Muted Cyan
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About #55AA9D Muted Cyan
#55AA9D is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 85 red, 170 green, and 157 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 171°, saturation of 33%, and lightness of 50%.
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 #55AA9D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
171°
Hue
33%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #55AA9D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #55AA9D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#55AA9D on White
Contrast Ratio2.75:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#55AA9D on Black
Contrast Ratio7.62:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #55AA9D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #55AA9D |
| RGB | rgb(85, 170, 157) |
| HSL | hsl(171, 33%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 170, 157 |
| RGB Percent | 33.3%, 66.7%, 61.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 50%, 0%, 8%, 33% |
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