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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#55BC4E — Emerald
#55BC4E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 116° 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 #55BC4E
- f4fbf4
- d4eed2
- b3e1b0
- 93d48e
- 72c76c
- 51ba4a
- 419b3b
- 33792e
- 245721
- 163514
- 081207
Color schemes using #55BC4E
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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#55BC4E FAQ
What color is #55BC4E?
#55BC4E is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 116 degrees, 45% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #55BC4E?
#55BC4E is rgb(85, 188, 78) in RGB, hsl(116, 45%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(55%, 0%, 59%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #55BC4E?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.69:1.
What colors go well with #55BC4E?
Its direct complement is #B44EBC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D4EBC and #BC4E8C gives you contrast without the vibration.