#55B4E9 Hex Color
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This bright, airy blue sits in a pastel range that reads clean and approachable. Because the saturation is high enough to avoid looking washed out, #55b4e9 works well as a primary interface color for tech or healthcare apps. It offers high contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for accessibility. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal for a modern, reliable look.
Questions about #55b4e9
What is #55b4e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55b4e9 is rgb(85, 180, 233), in HSL hsl(201, 77%, 62%) and in CMYK 64%, 23%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #55b4e9?
This blue pairs effectively with charcoal or deep navy for a modern, reliable contrast that remains professional. For a softer approach, combine #55b4e9 with crisp off-whites or light greys to emphasize its airy, pastel-adjacent quality without losing readability.
Is #55b4e9 readable on white or black?
#55b4e9 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.09:1 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.