#55C2AD Hex Color

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This unsaturated, pastel teal feels refreshing and clean without appearing overly vivid. Because of its cool, airy quality, it works best as a balanced background color in UI design. It pairs well with charcoal gray or soft navy for a modern, professional palette. With a high contrast ratio against black, #55c2ad is a readable choice for body text. The hex code for this cool teal is #55c2ad.

Questions about #55c2ad

What is #55c2ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55c2ad is rgb(85, 194, 173), in HSL hsl(168, 47%, 55%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 11%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #55c2ad in a professional UI design?
#55c2ad looks sophisticated when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or a muted navy for text and interactive elements. These pairings allow the airy quality of the teal to remain the focus without overwhelming the layout.
Is #55c2ad readable on white or black?
#55c2ad has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.70:1 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.