#55a5ae Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55a5ae is composed of 33.3% red, 64.7% green and 68.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 51.1% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.8% black. It has a hue angle of 186.1 degrees, a saturation of 35.5% and a lightness of 50.8%. #55a5ae color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #004b5d. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 33
    • G 65
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 51
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#55a5ae color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#55a5ae Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55a5ae has RGB values of R:85, G:165, B:174 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 5612974.

Hex triplet 55a5ae #55a5ae
RGB Decimal 85, 165, 174 rgb(85,165,174)
RGB Percent 33.3, 64.7, 68.2 rgb(33.3%,64.7%,68.2%)
CMYK 51, 5, 0, 32
HSL 186.1°, 35.5, 50.8 hsl(186.1,35.5%,50.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.1°, 51.1, 68.2
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 63.257, -21.952, -12.204
XYZ 24.839, 31.896, 44.89
xyY 0.244, 0.314, 31.896
CIE-LCH 63.257, 25.117, 209.071
CIE-LUV 63.257, -34.616, -15.095
Hunter-Lab 56.476, -20.326, -7.592
Binary 01010101, 10100101, 10101110

Color Schemes with #55a5ae

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Alternatives to #55a5ae

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#55a5ae Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55a5ae

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CSS codes
.text {color:#55a5ae;}
.background {background-color:#55a5ae;}
.border {border:1px solid #55a5ae;}

Shades and Tints of #55a5ae

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #010303 is the darkest color, while #f4f9fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55a5ae

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c8687 is the less saturated color, while #08e3fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55a5ae is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #8e8e8e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #839394 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9d9dab Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a09ab7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5fa9b5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #82a0ac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #849eb4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5ba7b2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population