#55CCDE

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

RGB(85, 204, 222), HSL(187.9, 67.5%, 60.2%), CMYK(61.7%, 8.1%, 0.0%, 12.9%).

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

1.9:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#55CCDE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 85, 204, 222, in HSL 187.9°, 67.5%, 60.2%, and in CMYK 61.7%, 8.1%, 0.0%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is Sky Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#55CCDE

RGB

85, 204, 222

HSL

187.9, 67.5%, 60.2%

HSV

187.9, 61.7%, 87.1%

CMYK

61.7%, 8.1%, 0.0%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.785 0.1082 208.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Sky Blue

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.