#55C8C7

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #55C8C7?

RGB(85, 200, 199), HSL(179.5, 51.1%, 55.9%), CMYK(57.5%, 0.0%, 0.5%, 21.6%).

Q: Does #55C8C7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.01:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#55C8C7 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 85, 200, 199, in HSL 179.5°, 51.1%, 55.9%, and in CMYK 57.5%, 0.0%, 0.5%, 21.6%. The nearest named color is mediumturquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#55C8C7

RGB

85, 200, 199

HSL

179.5, 51.1%, 55.9%

HSV

179.5, 57.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

57.5%, 0.0%, 0.5%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.7674 0.1033 194.4

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumturquoise

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.