#55b5bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55b5bd is composed of 33.3% red, 71% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 55% cyan, 4.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 184.6 degrees, a saturation of 44.1% and a lightness of 53.7%. #55b5bd color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #006b7b. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 33
    • G 71
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 55
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#55b5bd color description : Moderate cyan.

#55b5bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55b5bd has RGB values of R:85, G:181, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.55, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 5617085.

Hex triplet 55b5bd #55b5bd
RGB Decimal 85, 181, 189 rgb(85,181,189)
RGB Percent 33.3, 71, 74.1 rgb(33.3%,71%,74.1%)
CMYK 55, 4, 0, 26
HSL 184.6°, 44.1, 53.7 hsl(184.6,44.1%,53.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 184.6°, 55, 74.1
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 68.498, -25.864, -12.673
XYZ 29.453, 38.651, 54.05
xyY 0.241, 0.316, 38.651
CIE-LCH 68.498, 28.802, 206.104
CIE-LUV 68.498, -40.168, -15.469
Hunter-Lab 62.17, -24.233, -8.027
Binary 01010101, 10110101, 10111101

Color Schemes with #55b5bd

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Alternatives to #55b5bd

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#55b5bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55b5bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#55b5bd;}
.background {background-color:#55b5bd;}
.border {border:1px solid #55b5bd;}

Shades and Tints of #55b5bd

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, #050d0e is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55b5bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828f90 is the less saturated color, while #15ebfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55b5bd 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8b9fa0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aaaab8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ada7c6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #60b8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8baeb9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8dacc3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5cb6c2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population