Cyan

The color #559C9C is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 156, 156 and HSL values of 180°, 29%, 47%.

Color Values for #559C9C

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HEX:
#559C9C
RGB:
rgb(85,156,156) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(180,29%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(46%, 0%, 0%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #559C9C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #559C9C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 61.2%

Contrast Analysis for #559C9C

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 #559C9C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #559C9C

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

Complementary Colors for #559C9C

The complementary color for #559C9C is #9B5555. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #559C9C

The analogous colors for #559C9C are #559B78 and #55789B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #559C9C

The triadic colors for #559C9C are #9B559B and #9B9B55. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #559C9C

These are the darker variations of #559C9C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #447D7D and #335E5E. This progression shows how #559C9C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #559C9C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77B0B0 and #99C4C4. This progression shows how #559C9C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #559C9C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #559C9C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#559C9C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #559C9C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #559C9C is a cyan with RGB values of 85, 156, 156 and HSL values of 180°, 29%, 47%.

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