Cyan

The color #559899 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 152, 153 and HSL values of 181°, 29%, 47%.

Color Values for #559899

Below are the different color format representations for #559899. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#559899
RGB:
rgb(85,152,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(181,29%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(44%, 1%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #559899

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #559899. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 59.6%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #559899

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 #559899

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #559899

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

Complementary Colors for #559899

The complementary color for #559899 is #9B5655. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #559899

The analogous colors for #559899 are #559B79 and #55779B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #559899

The triadic colors for #559899 are #9B5599 and #999B55. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #559899

These are the darker variations of #559899. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #447A7A and #335B5C. This progression shows how #559899 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #559899

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77ADAD and #99C1C2. This progression shows how #559899. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #559899

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #559899. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #559899

Companies and brands that incorporate #559899 in their visual identity.

#559899 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #559899. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #559899 is a cyan with RGB values of 85, 152, 153 and HSL values of 181°, 29%, 47%.

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