#55A9AA Hex Color
Cool unsaturated cyan with detached precision
This unsaturated cyan feels cool and detached, making it a natural fit for technology interfaces or aerospace branding. With a strong contrast ratio of 7.6:1 against black text, the hex code #55a9aa remains highly legible for small body copy. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background to avoid washing out your design. Pair it with dark charcoal for a sophisticated, modern look.
Questions about #55a9aa
What is #55a9aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55a9aa is rgb(85, 169, 170), in HSL hsl(181, 33%, 50%) and in CMYK 50%, 1%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #55a9aa in professional designs?
Is #55a9aa readable on white or black?
#55a9aa has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 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.