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#55F6EE color code is #55F6EE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #55f6ee.

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#55F6EE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #55F6EE is 0.7402. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.33:1 against white and 15.80:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#55F6EE on white1.33:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#55F6EE on black15.80:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #55F6EE1.33:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #55F6EE15.80:1AAA

#55F6EE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #55F6EE?+
The hex code for #55F6EE is #55F6EE. In RGB it's rgb(85, 246, 238), and in HSL it's hsl(177, 90%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #55F6EE?+
#55F6EE in RGB is (85, 246, 238). Written in CSS: rgb(85, 246, 238).
What is the CMYK value of #55F6EE?+
#55F6EE converts to CMYK(65%, 0%, 3%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #55F6EE.
Is #55f6ee a warm or cool color?+
#55F6EE (#55F6EE) is a transitional cyan — its hue sits at 177° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #55f6ee belong to?+
#55F6EE belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 177°, 90%, 65% — a transitional tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #55f6ee accessible for body text on a white background?+
#55F6EE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.33:1 — 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 #55f6ee?+
The nearest Pantone match for #55F6EE (#55F6EE) is 3255 C Cyan, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #55F6EE in design

Practical guidance for using #55f6ee (#55F6EE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#55F6EE (#55F6EE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #55F6EE (#55F6EE) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. 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

#55F6EE 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

#55F6EE 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.