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#55BE92 — Emerald

#55BE92 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 155° 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 #55BE92

Color schemes using #55BE92

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#55BE92 FAQ

What color is #55BE92?

#55BE92 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 155 degrees, 45% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #55BE92?

#55BE92 is rgb(85, 190, 146) in RGB, hsl(155, 45%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(55%, 0%, 23%, 25%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #55BE92?

White text on this background reaches 2.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.17:1.

What colors go well with #55BE92?

Its direct complement is #BE5581. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE55B6 and #BE5E55 gives you contrast without the vibration.