#55BDBF

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #55BDBF?

RGB(85, 189, 191), HSL(181.1, 45.3%, 54.1%), CMYK(55.5%, 1.0%, 0.0%, 25.1%).

Q: Does #55BDBF meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.23:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#55BDBF is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 85, 189, 191, in HSL 181.1°, 45.3%, 54.1%, and in CMYK 55.5%, 1.0%, 0.0%, 25.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0530-B40G Aqua.

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Color Values

HEX

#55BDBF

RGB

85, 189, 191

HSL

181.1, 45.3%, 54.1%

HSV

181.1, 55.5%, 74.9%

CMYK

55.5%, 1.0%, 0.0%, 25.1%

OKLCH

0.7384 0.0958 197.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 0530-B40G Aqua

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.