Cyan

The color #255959 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 37, 89, 89 and HSL values of 180°, 41%, 25%.

Color Values for #255959

Below are the different color format representations for #255959. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#255959
RGB:
rgb(37,89,89) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(180,41%,25%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(58%, 0%, 0%, 65%) Copied!

Color Composition of #255959

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #255959. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.5%
Green: 34.9%
Blue: 34.9%

Contrast Analysis for #255959

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #255959

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #255959

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #255959

The complementary color for #255959 is #5A2626. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #255959

The analogous colors for #255959 are #265A40 and #26405A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #255959

The triadic colors for #255959 are #5A265A and #5A5A26. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #255959

These are the darker variations of #255959. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1E4747 and #163535. This progression shows how #255959 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #255959

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #517A7A and #7C9B9B. This progression shows how #255959. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #255959

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #255959. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #255959

Companies and brands that incorporate #255959 in their visual identity.

#255959 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #255959. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #255959 is a cyan with RGB values of 37, 89, 89 and HSL values of 180°, 41%, 25%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #255959 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.