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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#55A9BE — Verdigris
#55A9BE is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 192° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #55A9BE
- f4f9fb
- d2e8ee
- b0d7e1
- 8ec6d4
- 6cb5c7
- 4aa4ba
- 3b879b
- 2e6a79
- 214c57
- 142e35
- 071012
Color schemes using #55A9BE
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#55A9BE FAQ
What color is #55A9BE?
#55A9BE is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 192 degrees, 45% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #55A9BE?
#55A9BE is rgb(85, 169, 190) in RGB, hsl(192, 45%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(55%, 11%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #55A9BE?
White text on this background reaches 2.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.8:1.
What colors go well with #55A9BE?
Its direct complement is #BE6A55. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE5575 and #BE9F55 gives you contrast without the vibration.