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#55E82C color code is #55E82C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #55e82c.

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#55E82C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #55E82C is 0.5983. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.62:1 against white and 12.97:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#55E82C on white1.62:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#55E82C on black12.97:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #55E82C1.62:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #55E82C12.97:1AAA

#55E82C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #55E82C?+
The hex code for #55E82C is #55E82C. In RGB it's rgb(85, 232, 44), and in HSL it's hsl(107, 80%, 54%).
What is the RGB value of #55E82C?+
#55E82C in RGB is (85, 232, 44). Written in CSS: rgb(85, 232, 44).
What is the CMYK value of #55E82C?+
#55E82C converts to CMYK(63%, 0%, 81%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #55E82C.
Is #55e82c a warm or cool color?+
#55E82C (#55E82C) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 107° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #55e82c belong to?+
#55E82C belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 107°, 80%, 54% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #55e82c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#55E82C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.62:1 — 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 #55e82c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #55E82C (#55E82C) is 802 C Pantone 802 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #55E82C in design

Practical guidance for using #55e82c (#55E82C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#55E82C (#55E82C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #55E82C (#55E82C) 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

#55E82C 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

#55E82C 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.