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#55A586 color code is #55A586. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #55a586.

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#55A586 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #55A586 is 0.3056. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.95:1 against white and 7.11:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#55A586 on white2.95:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#55A586 on black7.11:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #55A5862.95:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #55A5867.11:1AAA

#55A586 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #55A586?+
The hex code for #55A586 is #55A586. In RGB it's rgb(85, 165, 134), and in HSL it's hsl(157, 32%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #55A586?+
#55A586 in RGB is (85, 165, 134). Written in CSS: rgb(85, 165, 134).
What is the CMYK value of #55A586?+
#55A586 converts to CMYK(48%, 0%, 19%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #55A586.
Is #55a586 a warm or cool color?+
#55A586 (#55A586) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 157° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #55a586 belong to?+
#55A586 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 157°, 32%, 49% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #55a586 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#55A586 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.95:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #55a586?+
The nearest Pantone match for #55A586 (#55A586) is 624 C Pantone 624 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #55A586 in design

Practical guidance for using #55a586 (#55A586) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#55A586 (#55A586) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #55A586 (#55A586) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#55A586 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#55A586 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.