#55D1A5 Hex Color
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#55d1a5 is a high-saturation pastel teal with distinct minty undertones. It feels bright and airy, making it a natural choice for clean UI backgrounds or wellness branding. Because of its lighter value, pair this hex code with dark charcoal text to ensure maximum readability. Use it sparingly as an accent color, as it can feel overwhelming when used across large, empty spaces.
Questions about #55d1a5
What is #55d1a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55d1a5 is rgb(85, 209, 165), in HSL hsl(159, 57%, 58%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 21%, 18%.
What colors pair best with #55d1a5?
Is #55d1a5 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #55d1a5 directly for body text on a white background is generally not recommended as it fails standard WCAG accessibility contrast ratios. It is much better suited as a primary brand accent, button color, or subtle background element.
Is #55d1a5 readable on white or black?
#55d1a5 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.04:1 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.