#558F9E Hex Color
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#558f9e is a cool, dusty cyan with significant gray undertones. This desaturated shade feels professional and stable, making it a reliable choice for tech or corporate interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, this color functions best as a background or a dominant section element. The hex code for this muted teal is #558f9e.
Questions about #558f9e
What is #558f9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #558f9e is rgb(85, 143, 158), in HSL hsl(192, 30%, 48%) and in CMYK 46%, 9%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #558f9e?
#558f9e pairs effectively with charcoal for a modern, high-contrast look, or soft creams for a balanced palette. Because it is a desaturated, gray-leaning teal, it also works beautifully as an accent alongside warm neutrals like sand or light beige.
Is #558f9e readable on white or black?
#558f9e has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.