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#55a1b8

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HEX#55a1b8
HEX8#55a1b8ff
RGBrgb(85, 161, 184)
CMYK[0.54,0.13,0,0.28]
Name#55a1b8
HCL[228.31,25.56,62.41]
oklab[0.67,-0.06,-0.05]
Num5611960
HSI[192.82,0.41,0.56]
lab[62.41,-17,-19.09]
Lighten
#9dc9d6
Darken
#316676
Saturate
#3daed0
Desaturate
#6d94a0
Greyscale
#868686
Brighten
#88d4eb

Color harmonies of #55a1b8

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#55a1b8
#b855a1
#a1b855

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#55a1b8
#9d55b8
#b86c55
#6fb855

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#55a1b8
#69c6e2
#060c0e
#1a3138
#2e5763
#417c8d

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#55a1b8
#55b8a7
#55b5b8
#55a1b8
#558db8
#5579b8

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#55a1b8
#8055b8
#b8a755

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f3f8fa
#e7f2f5
#dbebf0
#cee4eb
#c2dde6
#b6d7e1
#aad0dc
#9ec9d6
#92c3d1
#86bccc
#79b5c7
#6daec2
#61a8bd
#55a1b8

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060c0d
#0c171a
#122327
#182e35
#1e3a42
#24454f
#2b515c
#315c69
#376876
#3d7383
#437f91
#498a9e
#4f96ab
#55a1b8

Contrast Checker

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2.926 Very Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
7.176 Very Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #55a1b8

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Use #55a1b8 in CSS

#55a1b8 as Background Color in CSS
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#55a1b8 as Text Color in CSS
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#55a1b8 as Border Color in CSS
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