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#55B7EC color code is #55B7EC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #55b7ec.

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#55B7EC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #55B7EC is 0.4185. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.24:1 against white and 9.37:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#55B7EC on white2.24:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#55B7EC on black9.37:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #55B7EC2.24:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #55B7EC9.37:1AAA

#55B7EC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #55B7EC?+
The hex code for #55B7EC is #55B7EC. In RGB it's rgb(85, 183, 236), and in HSL it's hsl(201, 80%, 63%).
What is the RGB value of #55B7EC?+
#55B7EC in RGB is (85, 183, 236). Written in CSS: rgb(85, 183, 236).
What is the CMYK value of #55B7EC?+
#55B7EC converts to CMYK(64%, 22%, 0%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #55B7EC.
Is #55b7ec a warm or cool color?+
#55B7EC (#55B7EC) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 201° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #55b7ec belong to?+
#55B7EC belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 201°, 80%, 63% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #55b7ec accessible for body text on a white background?+
#55B7EC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.24:1 — 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 #55b7ec?+
The nearest Pantone match for #55B7EC (#55B7EC) is 311 C Pantone 311 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #55B7EC in design

Practical guidance for using #55b7ec (#55B7EC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#55B7EC (#55B7EC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #55B7EC (#55B7EC) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#55B7EC 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

#55B7EC 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.