#55b8e1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55b8e1 is composed of 33.3% red, 72.2% green and 88.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.2% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.8% black. It has a hue angle of 197.6 degrees, a saturation of 70% and a lightness of 60.8%. #55b8e1 color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #0071c3. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 33
    • G 72
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#55b8e1 color description : Soft blue.

#55b8e1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55b8e1 has RGB values of R:85, G:184, B:225 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 5617889.

Hex triplet 55b8e1 #55b8e1
RGB Decimal 85, 184, 225 rgb(85,184,225)
RGB Percent 33.3, 72.2, 88.2 rgb(33.3%,72.2%,88.2%)
CMYK 62, 18, 0, 12
HSL 197.6°, 70, 60.8 hsl(197.6,70%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.6°, 62.2, 88.2
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.626, -16.811, -29.178
XYZ 34.474, 41.646, 77.452
xyY 0.224, 0.271, 41.646
CIE-LCH 70.626, 33.675, 240.052
CIE-LUV 70.626, -39.631, -43.992
Hunter-Lab 64.534, -17.579, -25.985
Binary 01010101, 10111000, 11100001

Color Schemes with #55b8e1

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Alternatives to #55b8e1

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#55b8e1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55b8e1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#55b8e1;}
.background {background-color:#55b8e1;}
.border {border:1px solid #55b8e1;}

Shades and Tints of #55b8e1

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, #020a0d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55b8e1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a9b9c is the less saturated color, while #3ec2f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55b8e1 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #90a4ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5afda Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a1aee7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #50bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88b2dc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85b2e5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #52bcd4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population