#55C774 Hex Color
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#55c774 is a bright, saturated green with a fresh character and enough intensity to command attention. The hex code signals energy and safety in call-to-action buttons, sustainability branding, gardening graphics, and finance interfaces. Use it as a supporting color or small accent against white, where black text remains highly legible with about 9.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #55c774
What is #55c774 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55c774 is rgb(85, 199, 116), in HSL hsl(136, 50%, 56%) and in CMYK 57%, 0%, 42%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #55c774?
#55c774 pairs well with white and black for clear contrast, while muted red-purple accents create complementary tension and pale neutrals soften its intensity in backgrounds and interface layouts without overwhelming the overall palette. Use darker companions for text and structure.
Does #55c774 look warm or cool?
#55c774 reads as a cool-leaning green because its hue sits toward blue-green rather than yellow-green, giving it a fresh, lively impression at full saturation in digital interfaces and branding contexts. It feels natural and energetic without appearing overly earthy.
Is #55c774 readable on white or black?
#55c774 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.80:1 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.