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#55CE89 color code is #55CE89. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #55ce89.

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#55CE89 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #55CE89 is 0.4788. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.99:1 against white and 10.58:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#55CE89 on white1.99:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#55CE89 on black10.58:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #55CE891.99:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #55CE8910.58:1AAA

#55CE89 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #55CE89?+
The hex code for #55CE89 is #55CE89. In RGB it's rgb(85, 206, 137), and in HSL it's hsl(146, 55%, 57%).
What is the RGB value of #55CE89?+
#55CE89 in RGB is (85, 206, 137). Written in CSS: rgb(85, 206, 137).
What is the CMYK value of #55CE89?+
#55CE89 converts to CMYK(59%, 0%, 33%, 19%) for print. Hex equivalent is #55CE89.
Is #55ce89 a warm or cool color?+
#55CE89 (#55CE89) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 146° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #55ce89 belong to?+
#55CE89 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 146°, 55%, 57% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #55ce89 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#55CE89 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.99:1 — 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 #55ce89?+
The nearest Pantone match for #55CE89 (#55CE89) is 17-0145 Emerald Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #55CE89 in design

Practical guidance for using #55ce89 (#55CE89) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#55CE89 (#55CE89) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #55CE89 (#55CE89) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green 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

#55CE89 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

#55CE89 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.