#55C69B Hex Color
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#55c69b is a light, cool teal with a soft green undertone and moderate saturation. Its fresh, youthful character suits wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or broad background, pairing it with navy or warm cream. The hex code #55c69b supports highly readable black body text, with about a 9.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #55c69b
What is #55c69b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55c69b is rgb(85, 198, 155), in HSL hsl(157, 50%, 55%) and in CMYK 57%, 0%, 22%, 22%.
Does #55c69b work with black or white text?
#55c69b works especially well with black text, delivering about a 9.9:1 contrast ratio; white text has much lower contrast, so use dark text for body copy and accessibility-focused interface labels.
Which colors pair well with #55c69b?
What mood does #55c69b create?
#55c69b feels fresh, youthful, and calm because its light teal base combines cool blue influence with a soft green undertone. It suits wellness, healthcare, spring, and approachable technology designs that need gentle energy.
Is #55c69b readable on white or black?
#55c69b has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.93:1 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.