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#55BD14 color code is #55BD14. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #55bd14.

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#55BD14 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #55BD14 is 0.3838. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.42:1 against white and 8.68:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#55BD14 on white2.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#55BD14 on black8.68:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #55BD142.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #55BD148.68:1AAA

#55BD14 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #55BD14?+
The hex code for #55BD14 is #55BD14. In RGB it's rgb(85, 189, 20), and in HSL it's hsl(97, 81%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #55BD14?+
#55BD14 in RGB is (85, 189, 20). Written in CSS: rgb(85, 189, 20).
What is the CMYK value of #55BD14?+
#55BD14 converts to CMYK(55%, 0%, 89%, 26%) for print. Hex equivalent is #55BD14.
Is #55bd14 a warm or cool color?+
#55BD14 (#55BD14) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 97° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #55bd14 belong to?+
#55BD14 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 97°, 81%, 41% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #55bd14 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#55BD14 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.42:1 — 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 #55bd14?+
The nearest Pantone match for #55BD14 (#55BD14) is 361 Kelly Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #55BD14 in design

Practical guidance for using #55bd14 (#55BD14) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#55BD14 (#55BD14) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #55BD14 (#55BD14) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. 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

#55BD14 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

#55BD14 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.