Information about #55B9A9 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #55B9A9 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(85, 185, 169) — 33.3% red, 72.5% green, 66.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 39 / 0 / 6 / 27. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#55B9A9 is a confidently colored cyan that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Puerto Rico (#59BAA3). Nearby in the Register you will also find Verdigris (#43B3AE) and Pastel Teal (#63B7B7).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(85, 185, 169)), which gives #55B9A9 its character. If you plan to put text on a #55B9A9 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.4:1. #55B9A9 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#55B9A9 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#55B9A9 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#55B9A9 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#55B9A9 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#55B9A9 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#55B9A9 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #55B9A9

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Puerto Rico color link
Puerto Rico

#59BAA3

Verdigris color link
Verdigris

#43B3AE

Pastel Teal color link
Pastel Teal

#63B7B7

Moderate Cyan color link
Moderate Cyan

#4AA8A8

Fountain Blue color link
Fountain Blue

#65ADB2

Soft Teal color link
Soft Teal

#44A9AA

Moderate Opal color link
Moderate Opal

#4AA89C

Vintage Turquoise color link
Vintage Turquoise

#6DB6AD

Tradewind color link
Tradewind

#6DAFA7

Medium Aqua Marine color link
Medium Aqua Marine

#66CDAA

Shamrock color link
Shamrock

#45CEA2

Fresh Soft Blue color link
Fresh Soft Blue

#6AB9BB

#55B9A9 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#55B9A9
  • RGB85, 185, 169
  • CMYK39, 0, 6, 27
  • CSSrgb(85, 185, 169)
  • HSL170°, 42%, 53%
  • HSL Precise170.4°, 41.667%, 52.941%
  • HSV170°, 54%, 73%
  • HSB170°, 54%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.663
  • GLSLvec3(0.333, 0.725, 0.663)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.333, 0.725, 0.663, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.333, 0.725, 0.663)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB66.3%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID55B9A9
  • DECIMAL ID5618089
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers13 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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