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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#55BBBE — Verdigris
#55BBBE is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 182° 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 #55BBBE
- f4fbfb
- d2edee
- b0dfe1
- 8ed2d4
- 6cc4c7
- 4ab7ba
- 3b979b
- 2e7679
- 215557
- 143335
- 071212
Color schemes using #55BBBE
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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#55BBBE FAQ
What color is #55BBBE?
#55BBBE is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 182 degrees, 45% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #55BBBE?
#55BBBE is rgb(85, 187, 190) in RGB, hsl(182, 45%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(55%, 2%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #55BBBE?
White text on this background reaches 2.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.24:1.
What colors go well with #55BBBE?
Its direct complement is #BE5855. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE5586 and #BE8D55 gives you contrast without the vibration.