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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#55BE5E — Emerald
#55BE5E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 125° 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 #55BE5E
- f4fbf4
- d2eed4
- b0e1b4
- 8ed494
- 6cc773
- 4aba53
- 3b9b43
- 2e7934
- 215725
- 143517
- 071208
Color schemes using #55BE5E
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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#55BE5E FAQ
What color is #55BE5E?
#55BE5E is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 125 degrees, 45% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #55BE5E?
#55BE5E is rgb(85, 190, 94) in RGB, hsl(125, 45%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(55%, 0%, 51%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #55BE5E?
White text on this background reaches 2.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.91:1.
What colors go well with #55BE5E?
Its direct complement is #BE55B6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9255BE and #BE5581 gives you contrast without the vibration.