#55c5e1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #55c5e1 is composed of 33.3% red, 77.3% green and 88.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.2% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.8% black. It has a hue angle of 192 degrees, a saturation of 70% and a lightness of 60.8%. #55c5e1 color hex could be obtained by blending #aaffff with #008bc3. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 33
    • G 77
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#55c5e1 color description : Soft cyan.

#55c5e1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #55c5e1 has RGB values of R:85, G:197, B:225 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 5621217.

Hex triplet 55c5e1 #55c5e1
RGB Decimal 85, 197, 225 rgb(85,197,225)
RGB Percent 33.3, 77.3, 88.2 rgb(33.3%,77.3%,88.2%)
CMYK 62, 12, 0, 12
HSL 192°, 70, 60.8 hsl(192,70%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 192°, 62.2, 88.2
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 74.379, -23.501, -23.428
XYZ 37.3, 47.297, 78.394
xyY 0.229, 0.29, 47.297
CIE-LCH 74.379, 33.184, 224.91
CIE-LUV 74.379, -44.38, -33.68
Hunter-Lab 68.773, -23.542, -19.443
Binary 01010101, 11000101, 11100001

Color Schemes with #55c5e1

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Alternatives to #55c5e1

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#55c5e1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #55c5e1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#55c5e1;}
.background {background-color:#55c5e1;}
.border {border:1px solid #55c5e1;}

Shades and Tints of #55c5e1

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, #020b0d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #55c5e1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a9b9c is the less saturated color, while #3ed3f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #55c5e1 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #97adb3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b3b9d9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b2b7e8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #57c9d8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #91bddc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #90bce5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #56c8db Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population