Cyan

The color #559EB8 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 158, 184 and HSL values of 196°, 41%, 53%.

Color Values for #559EB8

Below are the different color format representations for #559EB8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#559EB8
RGB:
rgb(85,158,184) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(196,41%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(54%, 14%, 0%, 28%) Copied!

Color Composition of #559EB8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #559EB8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 62%
Blue: 72.2%

Contrast Analysis for #559EB8

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 #559EB8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #559EB8

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

Complementary Colors for #559EB8

The complementary color for #559EB8 is #B87056. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #559EB8

The analogous colors for #559EB8 are #56B8A1 and #566DB8. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #559EB8

The triadic colors for #559EB8 are #B8569E and #9EB856. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #559EB8

These are the darker variations of #559EB8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #447E93 and #335F6E. This progression shows how #559EB8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #559EB8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77B1C6 and #99C5D4. This progression shows how #559EB8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #559EB8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #559EB8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #559EB8

Companies and brands that incorporate #559EB8 in their visual identity.

#559EB8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #559EB8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #559EB8 is a cyan with RGB values of 85, 158, 184 and HSL values of 196°, 41%, 53%.

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