#55B692 Hex Color
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#55b692 is a muted, cool teal with soft green undertones and a pastel-leaning finish. Its restrained saturation suits wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology designs without feeling loud. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reaches about 8.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #55b692.
Questions about #55b692
What is #55b692 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55b692 is rgb(85, 182, 146), in HSL hsl(158, 40%, 52%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 20%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #55b692?
#55b692 pairs well with black, charcoal, cream, navy, and warm earthy accents such as terracotta, combining its cool teal base with darker neutrals for contrast and soft warm tones for a balanced, welcoming palette.
Does #55b692 read as warm or cool?
#55b692 reads as a cool teal because its blue influence offsets its soft green undertones, while its muted, pastel-leaning saturation keeps the result gentle rather than icy or highly intense.
Is #55b692 readable on white or black?
#55b692 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.