#55A79D Hex Color
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The hex code #55a79d is an unsaturated, cool teal with a muted green undertone and medium-light value. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a clear, composed feel, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, communication, and hospitality branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm terracotta; black text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #55a79d
What is #55a79d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55a79d is rgb(85, 167, 157), in HSL hsl(173, 33%, 49%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 6%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #55a79d?
For a polished palette, #55a79d pairs well with navy, while terracotta adds restrained energy without overwhelming its muted green undertone; off-white can soften the combination in spacious layouts and hospitality or wellness branding.
Is #55a79d readable on white or black?
#55a79d has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.40:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.