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#55E246 color code is #55E246. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #55e246.

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#55E246 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #55E246 is 0.5677. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.70:1 against white and 12.35:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#55E246 on white1.70:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#55E246 on black12.35:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #55E2461.70:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #55E24612.35:1AAA

#55E246 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #55E246?+
The hex code for #55E246 is #55E246. In RGB it's rgb(85, 226, 70), and in HSL it's hsl(114, 73%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #55E246?+
#55E246 in RGB is (85, 226, 70). Written in CSS: rgb(85, 226, 70).
What is the CMYK value of #55E246?+
#55E246 converts to CMYK(62%, 0%, 69%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #55E246.
Is #55e246 a warm or cool color?+
#55E246 (#55E246) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 114° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #55e246 belong to?+
#55E246 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 114°, 73%, 58% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #55e246 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#55E246 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.7:1 — 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 #55e246?+
The nearest Pantone match for #55E246 (#55E246) is 3157 C Fern, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #55E246 in design

Practical guidance for using #55e246 (#55E246) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#55E246 (#55E246) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #55E246 (#55E246) 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

#55E246 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

#55E246 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.