#55BECD Hex Color
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#55becd is a cool, muted cyan with a light, softened finish and gentle green undertones. Its pastel character suggests peace, youth, freedom, and refreshing clarity without feeling overly bright. Use the hex code #55becd as a supporting tone for spring palettes, baby products, technology interfaces, or aerospace branding. Black text provides strong, accessible contrast for body copy.
Questions about #55becd
What is #55becd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55becd is rgb(85, 190, 205), in HSL hsl(188, 55%, 57%) and in CMYK 59%, 7%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #55becd?
Is #55becd warm or cool?
#55becd reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green hue, blue bias, and gentle green undertones place it firmly on the cool side of the color wheel rather than among warm, yellow-based colors. Its softened finish keeps that coolness calm instead of icy.
Is #55becd readable on white or black?
#55becd has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.63:1 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.