#55ECDB

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

RGB(85, 236, 219), HSL(173.2, 79.9%, 62.9%), CMYK(64.0%, 0.0%, 7.2%, 7.5%).

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

1.46:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#55ECDB is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 85, 236, 219, in HSL 173.2°, 79.9%, 62.9%, and in CMYK 64.0%, 0.0%, 7.2%, 7.5%. The nearest named color is turquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#55ECDB

RGB

85, 236, 219

HSL

173.2, 79.9%, 62.9%

HSV

173.2, 64.0%, 92.5%

CMYK

64.0%, 0.0%, 7.2%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.8592 0.1289 184.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: turquoise

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.