#55a5ad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55a5ad is composed of 33.3% red, 64.7% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 50.9% cyan, 4.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 185.5 degrees, a saturation of 34.9% and a lightness of 50.6%. #55a5ad color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #004b5b. 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

#55a5ad color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#55a5ad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55a5ad has RGB values of R:85, G:165, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.51, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 5612973.

Hex triplet 55a5ad #55a5ad
RGB Decimal 85, 165, 173 rgb(85,165,173)
RGB Percent 33.3, 64.7, 67.8 rgb(33.3%,64.7%,67.8%)
CMYK 51, 5, 0, 32
HSL 185.5°, 34.9, 50.6 hsl(185.5,34.9%,50.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.5°, 50.9, 67.8
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 63.225, -22.231, -11.692
XYZ 24.742, 31.857, 44.378
xyY 0.245, 0.315, 31.857
CIE-LCH 63.225, 25.118, 207.741
CIE-LUV 63.225, -34.654, -14.251
Hunter-Lab 56.442, -20.525, -7.108
Binary 01010101, 10100101, 10101101

Color Schemes with #55a5ad

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Alternatives to #55a5ad

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#55a5ad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55a5ad

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#55a5ad;}
.border {border:1px solid #55a5ad;}

Shades and Tints of #55a5ad

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, #010202 is the darkest color, while #f4f9fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55a5ad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c8586 is the less saturated color, while #07e4fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55a5ad 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
  • #9d9daa Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a09ab6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5fa9b5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #83a0ab Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #859eb3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5ba7b2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population